Sher Dhan Rai is CPN-UML politburo member, Minister of Information and Communication Technology and Spokesperson of the Government of Nepal. Rai, who started politics from early school days and continued since is an inspirational figure for many youth. Rai, who assumed leadership of Bhojpur district for long before ascending to the Central Committee of party, believes in politics of dedication and continuity.Sher Dhan Rai was born to a peasant family on February 23, 1971 in Pasalbhanjyang of Thidingkha VDC, south of Bhojpur district of Nepal. His father is Jagir Man Rai and mother Ramri Maya Rai. Father Jagir Man was elected village chief unopposed for three times during the Panchayat period. This trend continued even after the onset of multiparty democratic system. Jagir Man served as unopposed elected village chief for two terms post-democracy. His commitment to serve villagers and work for public welfare established him as a permanent representative of people of his village. Jagir Man and Ramri Maya still live in the village. Sher Dhan is only son to his parents. He has two sisters. Sher Dhan is still a bachelor.
