Balen Shah Set to Take Oath as New Prime Minister Today

Summary

Balen Shah is set to take the oath as Nepal's new Prime Minister today at a ceremony administered by President Ramchandra Paudel. The single-party government follows Article 76 (1) of the Constitution.

Key Points
  • Balen Shah will take the oath as Prime Minister today at Shital Niwas.
  • The oath-taking ceremony will be conducted by President Ramchandra Paudel.
  • Balen Shah is the senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
  • The party won 182 seats in the recent House of Representatives election.
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