Kyabu Budha was the first elected representative from Dolpa after the establishment of democracy in Nepal. During his tenure, he played a key role in initiating the Jairigad Hydropower Project, which continues to provide electricity to Dunai and several wards of Thuli Bheri and Tripurakot Municipalities.
Kyabu Budha: The First Elected Voice of Dolpa
In the remote highlands of Nepal, leadership often grows from necessity — shaped by the harsh terrain, quiet resilience, and deep love for one’s homeland. One such leader was Kyabu Budha, the first elected representative from Dolpa after the establishment of democracy in Nepal.
When Nepal transitioned into a democratic era in the early 1990s, many districts — especially remote ones like Dolpa — were taking their first steps toward political representation and development. Amidst that transformation, Kyabu Budha made history by becoming the very first voice of Dolpa in the national political arena, elected as a Member of Parliament in 1991 under the Nepali Congress party.
But Kyabu Budha was not just a political figure — he was a visionary.
During his tenure, he played a key role in initiating the Jairigad Hydropower Project, a milestone for Dolpa at a time when electricity was a dream for many. His commitment helped turn that dream into reality. The project brought much-needed light and energy to Dunai and several wards of Thuli Bheri and Tripurakot Municipalities, making daily life easier and enabling local businesses, schools, and hospitals to function more reliably.
Even today, long after his term, the impact of the Jairigad Hydropower Project continues to be felt, quietly powering the lives of people in the heart of Dolpa.
Kyabu Budha’s story is a reminder of how local leadership can drive lasting change. He stood at the intersection of tradition and progress — a bridge between Dolpa’s past and its future.
As we look toward developing and preserving our region, it is important to remember and honor pioneers like him — people who lit the way, both figuratively and literally.
🕯️ Thank you, Kyabu Budha, for your service to Dolpa.
📌 This article is part of DolpaNepal.com’s effort to preserve local history and honor the individuals who shaped our district.
क्याबु बुद्ध: लोकतन्त्रपछि डोल्पाबाट निर्वाचित पहिलो प्रतिनिधि
डोल्पाको अग्ला पहाडहरू र शान्त उपत्यकाभित्र, कहिलेकाहीँ नेतृत्व मौन तर गहिरो योगदानबाट जन्मिन्छ। त्यहीमध्ये एक अग्रणी व्यक्ति थिए — क्याबु बुद्ध, जो लोकतन्त्र स्थापना भएपछिको पहिलो जननिर्वाचित प्रतिनिधि बनेका थिए डोल्पाबाट।
२०४८ सालमा नेपालले लोकतान्त्रिक प्रणाली अपनाएपछि, देशका दुर्गम जिल्लाहरूले पहिलोपटक आफ्ना आवाज संसदमा पठाउने अवसर पाए। नेपाली कांग्रेस पार्टीका तर्फबाट निर्वाचित भएका क्याबु बुद्धले डोल्पाको नाम राष्ट्रिय राजनीतिमा पुर्याए।
तर उनको योगदान केवल संसदमा सीमित थिएन।
उनले आफ्नो कार्यकालमा जैरीगाड जलविद्युत् आयोजनाको सुरुआतमा महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका खेले। त्यो समय डोल्पाका लागि बिजुली सपना जस्तै थियो — तर क्याबु बुद्धको पहलले त्यो सपना पुरा भयो। आज पनि दुनै, थुली भेरी र त्रिपुराकोट नगरपालिकाका विभिन्न वडाहरू जैरीगाड जलविद्युत् आयोजनाबाट लाभान्वित भइरहेका छन्।
उनको नेतृत्वले डोल्पाको विकास यात्रा सुरु गर्यो — त्यो एक यस्तो यात्रा हो जुन आज पनि हामी हिंडिरहेका छौँ।
डोल्पाका यस्ता अग्रजहरूको योगदानलाई सम्झिनु हाम्रो कर्तव्य हो। आज हामी जहाँ छौँ, त्यहाँसम्म पुग्न उनीहरूको पहिलाको बाटो देखाउने कामले मार्ग प्रशस्त गरेको हो।
🕯️ धन्यबाद क्याबु बुद्ध — तपाईंको योगदान सदैव सम्झिनेछौँ।
📌 यो लेख DolpaNepal.com को तर्फबाट डोल्पाको इतिहास संरक्षण र योगदान गर्ने व्यक्तित्वहरूलाई सम्मान गर्न लेखिएको हो।