RSP to pick Balendra Shah as parliamentary party leader today

Summary

Balendra Shah is set to be chosen as the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and will soon be appointed Nepal's prime minister with a unique oath-taking ceremony involving Hindu and Buddhist rituals.

Key Points
  • The Rastriya Swatantra Party will appoint Balendra Shah as its parliamentary party leader before his prime minister appointment.
  • Shah's oath-taking ceremony will include Hindu and Buddhist rituals and is scheduled for Friday at Sheetal Niwas.
  • The RSP central committee will meet after lawmakers' swearing-in to officially announce Shah as parliamentary leader.
  • The party is yet to finalize its ministerial candidates, with key names being discussed, including Sishir Khanal as a prospective foreign minister.
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