Balen Shah sworn in as Prime Minister, forms Cabinet
Summary
Balen Shah was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister and formed a new Cabinet with key appointments including Swarnim Wagle as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister.
Key Points
- Balen Shah was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister at a special ceremony conducted by President Ramchandra Paudel.
- Shah, leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, was elected to the House of Representatives from Jhapa-5, defeating KP Sharma Oli.
- He formed a Cabinet retaining Defence and Industry portfolios and appointed Swarnim Wagle as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister.
- The Cabinet includes ministers assigned to Home, Foreign Affairs, Infrastructure, Energy, Tourism, Education, Health, Communications, and other key sectors.
