[1] A three-time parliamentarian, Sharma is the single leader to have been elected from same constituency for four consecutive terms within CPN (Maoist Centre).

Sharma has previously been Minister of Home Affairs, Energy and Peace and Reconstruction of Nepal.

[2][3][4] He is known for his tenure as Energy minister when he removed brunt of loadshedding up to 18 hours under his leadership.

[5] Sharma was accused of changing tax rates inviting unauthorized persons a day before budget for the next fiscal year was announced.

[9] The committee concluded that they could not confirm the allegations about Sharma inviting outsiders to change the tax rates.