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Central member of NC Mahesh Acharya was born on August 6, 1954 in Biratnagar-3, Morang. He is the son of Ganesh Prasad and Shanta Acharya.
Nephew of BP Koirala's family, Acharya plunged into politics since panchayat era from NC, by taking part in the anti-panchayat movement with leaders including BP Koirala , Girija Prasad Koirala. He participated in 1989 and 2006 democratic movements too. From various committees of Nepal Students' Union to different units and organization of the NC, he took responsibility with key roles.
Ex- finance minister Acharya currently with NC as a central member.
