Bhupal Rai (, born on December 29, 1960) is a Nepali

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, and

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who currently serves as the chancellor of

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has committed to advocacy work for the

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people's rights through his writing. His work combines

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and the socio-cultural

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of the indigenous

Early life

Bhupal Rai was born in the Bastim village of Bhojpur (also known as Maajh Kirat), a district in eastern

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Published Books

He has authored six books and has worked on various publications. * ''Sumnima ko Tasvir'' (1996) * ''Dajai kavita gaau mai chha'' (2000) * ''Pahilo Haraf Sirbandi'' (1999) * ''Simanta Soundarya'' (2010) * ''Bhumigat Prashna Haru'' (2012) * ''Aago le Janmotsav Manaudaina'' (2015)

Awards

* Best Lyricist in

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(1992) * Best Lyricist "NEFEJ Song" competition (1994) * Nepali Pratibha Pratisthan Award UK (2015)

References

External links

Poems in sahityasangraha.com

Book Print Edition Kantipur Daily

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