Mr. Chiri Babu Maharjan, a permanent resident of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal, was born on November 22, 1957. He holds a postgraduate degree in Commerce and Management from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, earned in 1984. Mr. Maharjan is happily married to Ms. Mishri Maharjan, and the couple is blessed with a son and two daughters.

With nearly 28 years of professional experience, Mr. Maharjan served in various roles, including Administration Assistant, Administrator, and Project Manager, on the Tribhuvan International Airport Improvement Project, representing the Canadian company ANL Consortium.

His deep passion for local governance led him to actively engage in politics. In 1982, he was elected as a councilor of the Lalitpur local government for a five-year term, subsequently serving two additional terms. In the general elections of May 2017, he was elected Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City for a five-year term. Demonstrating strong leadership and public trust, he was re-elected in the May 2022 general elections, marking his second tenure as Mayor.

Beyond politics, Mr. Maharjan has been equally active in social work. He has contributed to numerous social organizations and served as President of Jyapu Samaj, a prestigious community-based organization representing 32,000 farmers from the inner city of Patan. This organization plays a vital role in preserving and promoting cultural traditions in Patan.

A well-traveled individual, Mr. Maharjan has gained extensive international exposure, visiting countries such as India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Canada, the United States, Mongolia, Vietnam, and many more.