Mangal Bahadur Shahi becomes fifth chief minister of Karnali Province

Summary

Mangal Bahadur Shahi took oath as the fifth chief minister of Karnali Province with support from the NCP and CPN-UML after Yamalal Kandel resigned.

Key Points
  • Mangal Bahadur Shahi became the fifth chief minister of Karnali Province.
  • The oath was administered by Provincial Chief Yagya Raj Joshi.
  • Shahi is the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP).
  • Shahi secured backing from 24 lawmakers including 14 from NCP and 10 from CPN-UML.
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