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The decision comes after the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an order seeking a written response from the government within 15 days, on its decision to reshuffle the cabinet.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has decided to further expand his cabinet for the second time, a CPN-UML leader confirmed.
“Seven new ministers and a minister of state will be inducted in the Oli-led cabinet,” a CPN-UML leader Bishnu Rijal said in a tweet.
All the ministers will be sworn in by President Bidya Devi Bhandari at her official residence, Shital Niwas.
Lila Nath Shrestha Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs told WION that Khagaraj Adhikari will be the new Home Minister, while Nayankala Thapa will be given Minister for Information and Communication portfolio.
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Speaking to WION, Nepali Congress leader Padam Narayan Chaudhary said that an 18-member committee will hold a meeting today to arrange a way for the leaders to vote
Ahead of the of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli s vote of confidence scheduled for May 10, five ministers and around 25 Members of Parliament have tested positive for COVID-19, Lila Nath Shrestha, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs confirmed the WION.
Minister of women, children and senior citizens Julie Kumari Mahato, minister for energy, water resources and irrigation, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, culture, tourism and civil aviation minister Bhanu Bhakte Dhakal are among the five ministers, who have tested positive.