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KP Sharma Oli, in his capacity as leader of the largest political party in Nepals Parliament, was reappointed as Prime Minister on Thursday after the Opposition parties, riddled by factionalism, failed to secure majority seats in the House to form a new government. President Bidya Devi
K.P. Sharma Oli Sworn in as Nepal s Prime Minister
Oli will now have to take a vote of confidence at the House within 30 days, failing which, an attempt to form a government under Article 76 (5) of the Constitution would be initiated.
Nepal PM KP Oli. Photo: Reuters
Kathmandu: K.P. Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the third time on Friday, days after he lost a vote of confidence in Parliament. President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Oli, 69, at a ceremony at Shital Niwas, after he was reappointed to the post on Thursday night as the Opposition parties failed to secure majority seats in Parliament to form a new government.
Nepal: Days after losing confidence vote, KP Sharma Oli sworn in as PM
Oli will now have to take a vote of confidence at the House within 30 days.
By PTI| Updated: 14th May 2021 2:51 pm IST Prime Minister Of Nepal KP Sharma Oli
Kathmandu: K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the third time on Friday, days after he lost a vote of confidence in Parliament.
President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Oli, 69, at a ceremony at Shital Niwas, after he was reappointed to the post on Thursday night as the Opposition parties failed to secure majority seats in Parliament to form a new government.
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Oli Set To Be Sworn In As Nepal Prime Minister
Oli set to be sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister
Kathmandu, May 14 (PTI) K P Sharma Oli is set to be sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the third time on Friday, a day after he was reappointed to the post as the Opposition parties failed to secure majority seats in Parliament to form a new government.
President Bidya Devi Bhandari reappointed CPN-UML Chairman Oli, 69, as Prime Minister on Thursday night, three days after he lost a crucial trust vote in the House of Representatives.
He previously served as prime minister from October 11, 2015 to August 3, 2016 and again from February 15, 2018 to May 13, 2021.