राम वरण यादव; born 4 February 1948)[2] is a Nepali politician and physician who served as the first president of Nepal from 23 July 2008 to 29 October 2015, following the declaration of republic in 2008.

[3] Previously, he served as Minister of Health from 1999 to 2001 and general secretary of the Nepali Congress.

[5][6][7] In May 2007, Yadav's residence in Janakpur was attacked by militants of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM).

The JTMM put up a seizure notice at the house, hoisted their flags at it and detonated a bomb.

Chief Justice of Nepal Kedar Prasad Giri administered the oath of office and secrecy to Yadav at Shital Niwas, Rastrapati Bhawan.