Gopal Hamal

Gopal Hamal is a Nepali businessman-turned-social activist who won the 2022 mayoral election in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City as an independent candidate. Since assuming office on 22 May 2022, he has focused on improving public services like health care, sanitation, infrastructure, and waste management. His leadership style emphasizes transparency, frequent community engagement, and collaboration with development partners. Winning with a majority against strong candidates from established parties, he is seen as part of the emerging group of non-party (or outsider) leaders gaining ground in urban Nepal.