Kathmandu : The life story of social activist and journalist Rajan Thapa, born in Sangla-5 (currently Tarakeswar Municipality-1) of Kathmandu, is not just success—it is a living story made up of struggle, compassion, and deep responsibility towards society. Raised in an ordinary family, Thapa saw the harsh reality of deprivation, injustice, and inequality from close quarters since childhood. His nature of seeing himself in the suffering of others did not allow him to remain silent.
This sensitivity drew him to journalism—where he began to raise suppressed voices by using words as a weapon. His news was not just news, it was the cries of the hearts of the victims. He showed the courage to always stand on the side of the neglected by fearlessly reporting on social evils, health crises, and issues of public concern. But with time, he realized— “News alone are not enough, those in pain also need solutions.”
Then his journey changed. He was no longer just a journalist, he became a support for the victims. He chose the path of bringing about direct change in society by conducting health camps, awareness campaigns and support programs. The journey was not easy—criticism, deprivation and loneliness tested him repeatedly. But he never gave up, because his goal was not for himself, but for others.
In recognition of his selfless dedication and contribution, he was recently awarded the Nav Kshitij Silver Journalism Award. The moment of receiving the award was not just the joy of receiving an award, it was a small victory achieved through struggle. On the occasion, Nawaraj Bajgai, President and Editor-in-Chief, Nav Kshitij, said emotionally— “It is a matter of pride and joy for us to honor a personality like Rajan Thapa. It is only through his dedication that real change in society is possible.”
Thapa is currently active as a board member of Om Samaj Dental Hospital, one of the leading health institutions in Nepal. From here, he is making the campaign to provide easy health services to the poor and needy citizens more effective. Today, Rajan Thapa is not just a name—he is a symbol of a heart that feels pain, a voice that rises against injustice, and a continuous journey of change.
For him, honor is not the end goal—it is a sign of the responsibility to do more. Because his belief is clear— “To be able to bring light into the lives of others is true success.”
