Ashika Tamang
Ashika Tamang | |
|---|---|
आशिका तामाङ | |
| Member of Parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha | |
| Assumed office 26 March 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Rajendra Prasad Pandey |
| Constituency | Dhading 1 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 October 1992 Dhading |
| Party | Rastriya Swatantra Party |
| Profession | Politician, Social activist, Nurse |
Ashika Tamang (born 17 October 1992) is a Nepalese politician, social activist, and actress. She is a Member of Parliament, having been elected from the Dhading 1 constituency as a candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in the 2026 Nepalese general election.[1]
Early life
Ashika Tamang was born in Malekhu, Dhading, Nepal, where she spent her early years. Growing up in a rural environment she gained firsthand insight into the challenges faced by ordinary people. These experiences influenced her outlook and motivated her to work toward social equality, public welfare, and empowering local communities.[2]
Political career
Following the 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests that overthrew the then Nepalese Government, Tamang was nominated by the Rastriya Swatantra Party to contest for 2026 Nepalese general election from Dhading-1. She went on to win decisively, securing a total of 39,128 votes.[3]
In August 2026, Tamang proposed re-establishing the death penalty for convicted rapists.[4]
Personal life
Tamang is married to a German citizen, Thomas. She is the mother of two children, a son and a daughter. She lived in Germany for several years, working as a nurse, before permanently relocating to Nepal in 2024 with her children.[5]
References
- ↑ "Ashika Tamang". Wikinp. 1992-10-17. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Ashika Tamang – Nepali Social Activist & Actress Fighting Public Injustice". Tamang Samaj. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Federal Parliament Election 2082". eKantipur. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ Sah, Bal Krishna (2026-08-25). "Lawmakers demand death penalty for rapists". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- ↑ "Ashika Tamang Husband, Education, Career, Social Media, Politics". 2025-09-24. Retrieved 2026-03-23.