From Tycoon to Party Vice‑Chair: Chaudhary’s Rise

Binod Chaudhary, Nepal’s only Forbes‑listed billionaire, was elected vice‑president of the Nepali Congress on 12 October 2026 with 1,745 votes. His closest challenger, Jivan Pariyar, earned 1,658 votes. Chaudhary’s empire spans hospitality, noodles, banking and Taj‑linked luxury hotels.