Ruby Kumari Thakur

Thakur was born in Mujeliya, Dhanusha, Nepal, to Sograth Thakur and Renu Devi Thakur.^[5] She did her Schooling and College from Dhanusha and holds a diploma in civil engineering.She rose to public attention at a relatively young age amid her entry into national politics.^[6][7]

Thakur was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2026 general election through the proportional representation system under the Madheshi women cluster, representing the Shram Sanskriti Party.^[8]

In April 2026, she emerged as a candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker, with support from multiple political parties, including backing from the Rastriya Swatantra Party.^[9]

Her candidacy was reported as part of broader parliamentary alignments and coalition dynamics during the selection process.^[10]

On 10 April 2026, Thakur was elected as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.^[11] She is the youngest in Nepal's parliament history to hold the position of Deputy Speaker.^[12]

Her rise has been noted in national and international media coverage as reflecting the increasing representation of younger leaders and Madheshi women in Nepal’s federal political institutions.^[13][14]