Ganesh Man Singh, Nepalese former congressman. Recipient Human Rights award United Nations, 1993, U Thant Peace award, 1991, United States Peace award United States Government, 1990; named Iron Man of Nepal, 1950-1995. Commander All Party Movement, 1990; all party leader Non-Violent Movement, 1985; leader in exile Nepali Congress Party, 1968-1976; active Anti-Rana movement Praja Parishad Party, 1939-1944.
Background
Ganesh Manitoba Singh was born on November 9, 1915 in Itum Bahal, Kathmandu. His father was Gyan Manitoba Singh and mother Sanunani Shrestha Singh. His father died when he was young, so his grandfather, Ratna Manitoba Singh (who was Badakaji in Rana regime), took care of him.
Education
He studied in Durbar High School till class 6 when he was rusticated from the school for not respecting his fellow Rana students. He then went to Calcutta to study where he completed his matriculation from Vidyasagar College in first division. He studied until ISc (Intermediate of Science) then returned to Nepal in 1938.
Career
He is revered as the Father of Democracy in Nepal. After coup d"état by King Mahendra, Singh became one of the main leaders advocating for democracy in Nepal. As soon as he got back to Nepal, he started protesting against the autocratic rulers of Nepal.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment for his democratic activities.
After the coup of 1960, Singh was held without trial for eight years at the Sundarijal Military Detention Camp. Recognizing his outstanding contribution in the field of Human Rights, Mr.
Singh was honored by the United Nations with “Human Rights Award” in 1993.
Achievements
Politics
Ganesh Manitoba Singh was one of the main leaders of Nepali Congress Movement in 2007 Bachelor of Surgery, which was able to overthrow the Rana Regime. He ultimately became the Supreme leader of Nepali Congress, the title he held throughout his life. He came in contact with martyr Dharma Bhakta Mathema and joined Praja Parishad, the first political party of Nepal.
Membership
Commander All Party Movement, 1990. All party leader Non-Violent Movement, 1985. Leader in exile Nepali Congress Party, 1968-1976.
Active Anti-Rana movement Praja Parishad Party, 1939-1944.
Interests
Playing tabala, music, jokes.
Connections
S, Subba Gyan Man and Sanu Nani (Shrestha) S. Mangala Devi, June 26, 1939. Children: Rita Singh Vaidya, Pradeep Man, Prakash Man, Kanta, Mita.
Recipient Human Rights award United Nations, 1993, U Thant Peace award, 1991, United States Peace award United States Government, 1990. Named Iron Man of Nepal, 1950-1995.
Recipient Human Rights award United Nations, 1993, U Thant Peace award, 1991, United States Peace award United States Government, 1990. Named Iron Man of Nepal, 1950-1995.