PM’s swearing-in to be low-key, traditional
Summary
The swearing-in ceremony of new Prime Minister Balendra Shah will be a traditional, low-key event held on March 27 at the President's Office following the Rastriya Swatantra Party's victory in the elections.
Key Points
- New Prime Minister Balendra Shah's swearing-in ceremony will be traditional and low-key, held on March 27 at the President's Office.
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party won a landslide victory in the March 5 parliamentary elections, securing 182 of 275 seats.
- Proposals to hold the ceremony outside Kathmandu or invite foreign dignitaries were not pursued due to protocol and logistical challenges.
- Shah and party president Rabi Lamichhane are discussing forming a Cabinet of 15 to 18 ministries, with plans to reduce ministries from 25 to 16 by merging some.
