Kathmandu: Newly elected lawmaker from Rupandehi-1, Sunil Lamsal, is emerging as a key figure in Nepal’s new government, bringing a strong technical background and infrastructure-focused mindset into national politics.
Born on October 4, 1990, in Syangja’s Kaligandaki Rural Municipality, Lamsal has been residing with his family in Tilottama-7, Bhalwari of Rupandehi since 1995. Raised in a modest hill family, he is the middle son of Bodharaj and Jamuna Lamsal. He completed his schooling in Bhalwari and pursued higher education at Lumbini Engineering College.
Lamsal holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a master’s in Structural Engineering, and is currently pursuing a PhD in solid waste management at Kathmandu University. His academic and professional background reflects a strong focus on infrastructure development, urban planning, and environmental management.
His political journey began during his student years through a UML-affiliated student organization, where he was elected as the Free Student Union president at his campus. Over time, he transitioned into national politics and now serves as General Secretary of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, playing an active role in organizational management and policy direction.
Following the 2022 local elections, Lamsal worked as an infrastructure advisor to Balen Shah at the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. During his tenure, he emphasized that waste management is not merely about cleanliness but a structural issue tied to environmental balance, public health, and human rights, requiring scientific, long-term, and community-centred solutions.
Lamsal also brings hands-on experience from working on national pride infrastructure projects and has conducted research in urban development and environmental governance. He strongly advocates for results-driven planning, stressing that development projects must clearly define cost, timelines, quality standards, and monitoring mechanisms.
As a minister, he has committed to promoting good governance, high-quality infrastructure, and youth empowerment. He aims to digitize administrative processes to ensure faster, more transparent, and reliable public service delivery.
On infrastructure, Lamsal has been vocal about moving beyond the “seasonal road” model that has long plagued Nepal’s development. He argues that without strict enforcement of quality standards, infrastructure growth cannot be sustainable.
With a blend of technical expertise and political responsibility, Lamsal is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Nepal’s infrastructure and urban development agenda in the coming years.
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