{ "id": "epjb1v5fjf", "slug": "ramsahay-prasad-yadav", "title": "Ramsahay Prasad Yadav", "updated": "2026-10-15", "topic_path": [ { "id": "society", "label": "Society and history", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society" }, { "id": "society.politics", "label": "Politics and government", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions", "label": "Government and public administration", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics.institutions" }, { "id": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders", "label": "Politicians and government officeholders (biographies)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders" } ], "geo": [ { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders", "label": "Asia (other) · 2021 and later: Politicians and government officeholders (biographies)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders", "path": [ { "id": "geo.asia", "label": "Asia (other)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021", "label": "Asia (other) · 2021 and later", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.society", "label": "Society and history", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.society" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.society.politics", "label": "Politics and government", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.society.politics" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.society.politics.institutions", "label": "Government and public administration", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.society.politics.institutions" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders", "label": "Politicians and government officeholders (biographies)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders" } ] } ], "excerpt": "Ramsahay Prasad Yadav is a Nepali politician serving as Vice President of Nepal, known for diplomatic meetings, disaster relief advocacy, and advocacy for constitutional inclusion of marginalized communities.", "snippet": "Ramsahay Prasad Yadav is a Nepali politician serving as Vice President of Nepal, known for diplomatic meetings, disaster relief advocacy, and advocacy for constitutional inclusion of marginalized communities.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders", "markdown": "# Ramsahay Prasad Yadav\n\nRamsahay Prasad Yadav is a Nepali politician who serves as Vice President of Nepal.[1](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/944546989/chinese-ambassador-to-nepal-zhang-maoming-pays-a-courtesy-call-on-rt-hon-ble-mr-ramsahay-prasad-yadav-vice-president-of-nepal) In office, he has engaged in diplomatic meetings on behalf of the Nepali state, spoken on disaster relief and national harmony, and advocated for the implementation of constitutional provisions on inclusion.\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Current office | Vice President of Nepal[1](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/944546989/chinese-ambassador-to-nepal-zhang-maoming-pays-a-courtesy-call-on-rt-hon-ble-mr-ramsahay-prasad-yadav-vice-president-of-nepal) |\n\n## Career\n\nYadav holds the office of Vice President of Nepal and works from the Office of the Vice-President.[1](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/944546989/chinese-ambassador-to-nepal-zhang-maoming-pays-a-courtesy-call-on-rt-hon-ble-mr-ramsahay-prasad-yadav-vice-president-of-nepal) • [2](https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/86859)\n\nIn July 2026, Yadav traveled to Qatar on behalf of Nepal to express condolences on the death of Qatar's former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He was scheduled to deliver a condolence message from President Ram Chandra Paudel to Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.[3](https://english.nepalpress.com/2026/07/14/vice-president-yadav-calls-on-president-paudel/) Before departing, he called on President Paudel at the President's Office in Shital Niwas and informed him about the visit.[3](https://english.nepalpress.com/2026/07/14/vice-president-yadav-calls-on-president-paudel/) During the three-day official visit, Yadav paid a courtesy call on Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He returned to Nepal on the Thursday of that week and was welcomed at the VVIP lounge of [Tribhuvan International Airport](https://www.edgepedia.org/tribhuvan-international-airport) by Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, with Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai and Qatar's Ambassador to Nepal, Mishal Mohammed Ali Al Ansari, also present.[4](https://www.hamropatro.com/en/news/detail/1809086490268069-vice-president-ram-sahay-prasad-yadav-returns-to-nepal-after)\n\nOn September 21, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming paid a courtesy call on Yadav. The two discussed Nepal-China bilateral relations and the loss of life and property caused by flooding in the Bhotekoshi River.[1](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/944546989/chinese-ambassador-to-nepal-zhang-maoming-pays-a-courtesy-call-on-rt-hon-ble-mr-ramsahay-prasad-yadav-vice-president-of-nepal) • [2](https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/86859)\n\n## Issues specific to Yadav\n\n**Bhotekoshi flood.** After the mudslide-flood disaster of August 26, 2026 in the Bhotekoshi River, Yadav met Ambassador Zhang and expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of Nepali, Chinese, and other foreign nationals and the damage to property and infrastructure. He expressed gratitude for humanitarian relief assistance received from China in five phases, the nine-member tunnel rescue team, and the 15 forensic experts assisting in identifying the deceased. He also thanked the Chinese government for providing US$2 million in assistance and the Chinese Red Cross Society for an additional US$200,000 to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund, and welcomed Chinese real-time data on glaciers, hydrology, and weather.[5](https://english.ratopati.com/story/80234/chinese-ambassador-discusses-bhotekoshi-floods-with-vice-president-yadav) At the meeting, Yadav said, \"The Bhote Koshi flood has affected not only lives, property but also the dreams, culture, and natural heritage of thousands of families. While infrastructure reconstruction is possible, it may take decades to re-establish the confidence of the affected people.\"[5](https://english.ratopati.com/story/80234/chinese-ambassador-discusses-bhotekoshi-floods-with-vice-president-yadav) He stated that the Chinese side promptly extended valuable assistance to Nepal following the disaster, which he said demonstrates the high level of Nepal-China relations, and that Nepal looks forward to China's continued support for post-disaster reconstruction.[1](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/944546989/chinese-ambassador-to-nepal-zhang-maoming-pays-a-courtesy-call-on-rt-hon-ble-mr-ramsahay-prasad-yadav-vice-president-of-nepal)\n\n**Sunsari incidents.** In July 2026, Yadav expressed concern over incidents in Sunsari in which a person died, extended condolences to the bereaved family, and wished a speedy recovery to injured citizens and security personnel. He said, \"Unity, tolerance, mutual fraternity, reconciliation, friendship and social harmony are essential features of diversity in Nepal. I urge all citizens to exercise restraint, stay away from whims, violence or confrontations and demonstrate responsible behavior.\"[6](https://radionepalonline.com/en/2026/07/29/433290.html)\n\n## Positions and record in office\n\n### Nepal-China relations\n\nYadav has described Nepal-China relations as based on the [Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence](https://www.edgepedia.org/five-principles-of-peaceful-coexistence), traditional friendship, and mutual respect, and has stated that Nepal is committed to the One China Principle.[5](https://english.ratopati.com/story/80234/chinese-ambassador-discusses-bhotekoshi-floods-with-vice-president-yadav) In his September 21, 2026 meeting with Ambassador Zhang, he said Nepal looks forward to working together to elevate Nepal-China relations to new heights.[1](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/944546989/chinese-ambassador-to-nepal-zhang-maoming-pays-a-courtesy-call-on-rt-hon-ble-mr-ramsahay-prasad-yadav-vice-president-of-nepal) He also congratulated the Vice President of China, Han Zheng, on the occasion of China's 77th National Day.[5](https://english.ratopati.com/story/80234/chinese-ambassador-discusses-bhotekoshi-floods-with-vice-president-yadav) • [2](https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/86859)\n\n### Inclusion and indigenous rights\n\nSpeaking at the main event organized by the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities at Tundikhel in [Kathmandu](https://www.edgepedia.org/kathmandu) on the occasion of the 32nd World Indigenous Day in August 2026, Yadav said that inclusion must be reflected in state policy, plans, resources, and means rather than remaining a slogan, and that proportional representation of indigenous nationalities and other neglected, oppressed, and marginalized communities should be strengthened in education, health, employment, and every level of the decision-making process.[7](https://www.dcnepal.com/2026/08/785781/) • [8](https://deshsanchar.com/2026/08/09/1213978/) • [9](https://corporatekhabar.com/ramsahay/) At the event he said, \"समावेशिता केबल नारामा सीमित नभई राज्यका नीति, योजना, स्रोत र साधनका साथै शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य, रोजगारी र निर्णय प्रक्रियाका हरेक तहमा समानुपातिक पहुँचका रूपमा देखिनुपर्छ\" (Edgepedia translation: \"Inclusion must not remain limited to a slogan but must be visible as proportional access in the state's policies, plans, resources and means, as well as in education, health, employment and every level of the decision-making process\").[10](https://sannnews.com/2026/08/09/154548/) He said the [Constitution of Nepal](https://www.edgepedia.org/constitution-of-nepal) guarantees the rights of indigenous nationalities, Madhesi, marginalized, and oppressed communities, and that their effective practical implementation is now the main need.[9](https://corporatekhabar.com/ramsahay/) • [10](https://sannnews.com/2026/08/09/154548/) He also noted the contribution of indigenous communities to Nepal's transformative historical movements, linking the achievement of democracy, the republic, and federalism to their struggle for rights.[8](https://deshsanchar.com/2026/08/09/1213978/) • [10](https://sannnews.com/2026/08/09/154548/)\n\n### Federalism and climate\n\nYadav has said that if the country moves forward by further strengthening the federal democratic republican system of governance, it can make positive progress in every sector.[7](https://www.dcnepal.com/2026/08/785781/) • [10](https://sannnews.com/2026/08/09/154548/) He has also stated that the traditional knowledge, skills, and culture of indigenous communities, based on coexistence with nature, are exemplary for the world in terms of climate change and environmental balance.[8](https://deshsanchar.com/2026/08/09/1213978/) • [9](https://corporatekhabar.com/ramsahay/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming Pays a Courtesy Call on Rt. Hon'ble Mr. Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Vice President of Nepal](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/944546989/chinese-ambassador-to-nepal-zhang-maoming-pays-a-courtesy-call-on-rt-hon-ble-mr-ramsahay-prasad-yadav-vice-president-of-nepal)\n2. [Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Vice-President Yadav](https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/86859)\n3. [Vice President Yadav calls on President Paudel](https://english.nepalpress.com/2026/07/14/vice-president-yadav-calls-on-president-paudel/)\n4. [Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav Returns to Nepal After Three-Day Visit to Qatar](https://www.hamropatro.com/en/news/detail/1809086490268069-vice-president-ram-sahay-prasad-yadav-returns-to-nepal-after)\n5. [Vice President Yadav Meets Chinese Ambassador, Discusses Flood Relief](https://english.ratopati.com/story/80234/chinese-ambassador-discusses-bhotekoshi-floods-with-vice-president-yadav)\n6. [Vice President Yadav appeals to everyone for maintaining harmony](https://radionepalonline.com/en/2026/07/29/433290.html)\n7. [समावेशीता नारामा मात्र नभई राज्यका नीति र स्रोतमा देखिनुपर्छ : उपराष्ट्रपति यादव](https://www.dcnepal.com/2026/08/785781/)\n8. [समावेशिता नारामा होइन, राज्यका नीति र स्रोतमा देखिनुपर्छः उपराष्ट्रपति यादव](https://deshsanchar.com/2026/08/09/1213978/)\n9. [समावेशी लोकतन्त्र र सामाजिक न्यायलाई व्यवहारमा उतार्नुपर्छ: उपराष्ट्रपति यादव](https://corporatekhabar.com/ramsahay/)\n10. 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