Veteran politician Pathak launches autobiography

Kathmandu, Jan. 24

The autobiography of veteran politician and social worker from Jhapa, Krishna Prasad Pathak, 88, titled Aafailai Farkara Herda, has been officially launched in Kathmandu on Saturday.

The book offers a personal account of Pathak’s life journey, detailing his struggles, political experiences, social observations, and personal memories.

Covering over eight decades of Nepali history, from rural life to national politics, the book provides an in-depth perspective on contemporary Nepali society, politics, and leadership.

In his autobiography, Pathak reflects on his early childhood, the challenges he faced in obtaining education, his early marriage and family responsibilities, as well as his career in government service. He also recounts his efforts to build a life in Kathmandu, his economic progress, and his observations of social change.

The book delves into his experiences with Nepali Congress organisational politics, land reform issues, the plight of landless settlers, political imprisonment, and struggles with serious health challenges.

The book launch event was attended by various prominent figures, including politicians, intellectuals, writers, and journalists. Speakers included Krishna Dharabasi, former Supreme Court judge Mohan Sitoula, former ambassador Krishna Oli, journalist Prateek Pradhan, border affairs expert Punya Oli, writer Khagendra Sangraula, and former Vice-Chancellor of Nepal Academy, Ganga Upreti.

The book is expected to serve as an important document in the field of Nepali political autobiographies and is seen as a source of inspiration for future generations regarding life, struggle, and public service, the speakers said.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 25 January 2026.