Brief Biography
- 1947: Born on 25 November 1947 in the ancient city of Bhaktapur, Nepal, to father Govinda Hari Jangam and mother Indra Kumari Jangam.
- 1960: Began writing poems and short stories.
- 1961: Established a small local library in Bhaktapur for local students.
- 1963: The library was relocated to Baneshwor, Kathmandu, and renamed "Bhimsen Gola Pustakalaya."
- 1970: After completing his education, he began his career as a journalist and became a regular newspaper columnist. He actively participated in various social clubs and youth organizations. He is a charter member of Lions International, a life member of the Nepal Red Cross Society, President of the Forum of Independent Thinking, and a member of PEN International.
- 1979: Published "Kalo Surya" (The Black Sun) in Nepali. By 2021, it had been translated and published in 14 languages.
- 1984: Published "Byuha Chakra" (A Vicious Circle).
- 1988: Served as editor and publisher of the weekly newspaper "Nepali Awaz."
- 1989: Elected President of the Lions Club, Kathmandu Valley.
- 1992: Published "Pachas Prasang," a collection of political commentaries.
- 1993: Published "Rato Gham" (The Red Sun).
- 1993: Published "Nepali Congress Ko Samanya Gyan," a book of general knowledge about the Nepali Congress Party.
- 1996: Started the anti-corruption movement.
- 1999: Started interaction programs in colleges and universities to promote the development of a new academic discipline, "Science of Anti-Corruption."
- 2001: Filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the Government of Nepal regarding institutional corruption involving pensions for Members of Parliament. The Supreme Court ruled in his favor, abolishing MP pensions and saving the Government of Nepal millions of rupees annually.
- 2002: Filed a PIL against the Government regarding the Constituency Development Fund. The court ruled in his favor, preventing its implementation and saving millions of rupees for the Government of Nepal.
- 2002: Appointed Chief Administrator for the Narayani and Bagmati Zones by His Majesty's Government of Nepal.
- 2004: Published "Bhrastachar: Baicharik Andolan."
- 2005: The book "Bharat Jangam: Baichar Tatha Dristikod," a compilation of his articles and interviews, was published.
- 2007: The epic "Bharatendu," written by poet Yagyabalkya, was published in his honor.
- 2007: A public felicitation program was organized on the occasion of Bharat Jangam's 60th birthday. A 980-page commemorative book, "Kaljaye Bektitwo Bharat Jangam," was also published in his honor.
- 2008: Published the novel "Khopedesh."
- 2009–2012: Filed multiple PILs concerning Pashupatinath Temple. Court decisions in his favor prevented the opening of the temple's "Mul Dhukuti" (main treasury), ordered the removal of the Christian graveyard from the Pashupatinath area, and reinstated the traditional South Indian priesthood.
- 2009–2021: As Chief Patron of Doleshwor Mahadev Temple (Upper Part of Kedarnath Temple), Chief Advisor of the Pashupatinath Volunteer Union, Chief Patron of Anantalingeshwor Mahadev Temple, and Chief Patron of Bageshwori and Saraswati Holy Land, Bharat Jangam contributed significantly to the preservation and development of Nepal's religious heritage.
- 2011: Published the poetry collection "Chhachalkiyeka Rahar Haru."
- 2011: Started a nationwide anti-corruption awareness campaign from Mechi to Mahakali.
- 2012: Published the short story collection "Nirbandha Bandhan."
- 2012: Filed a PIL to end the tenure of Nepal's First Constituent Assembly (May 28, 2008–May 28, 2012). The court ruled in his favor, dissolving the First Constituent Assembly and ordering elections for the Second Constituent Assembly.
- 2012: Filed a PIL against the leasing of public and Guthi property. The court's decision helped prevent large-scale corruption involving public assets.
- 2013: Filed a PIL against government benefits provided to former dignitaries. The ruling saved the Government of Nepal approximately NPR 50 crore annually.
- 2015: The book "The Thoughts of Bharat Jangam," a compilation of his articles, was published.
- 2015–2018: Hosted the popular television program "The Black Sun," which was widely recognized and appreciated by government agencies, corporations, and other organizations.
- 2016: Authored "Anti-Corruptology," introducing the science of anti-corruption. The work was registered with the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., USA.
- 2020: Tribhuvan University approved the Master's-level course "Governance and Anti-Corruption Studies," with classes beginning in 2021. Bharat Jangam led the development and finalization of the curriculum.
- 2021: Nepal Open University approved the Master's-level course "Anti-Corruption Studies."
- 2021: Published the history book "Nepalko Itihasma Raheko Bhram Tatha Nirakaran."
- PERSONAL
- 1975: Married Indira KC of Dillibazar.
- 1976: Daughter Pragya Jangam was born.
- 1978: Daughter Rakshya Jangam was born.
- 1979: Son Anup Jangam was born.
- ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED INSTITUTIONS
- Life Member of the International Children Organization
- Life Member of the Nepal Red Cross Society
- Active Lion of Lions Club District 325 Nepal
- President of the Forum of Independent Thinking
- Member of PEN International
- Life Member of the Nepal Literary and Journalists Association
