Bagmati Province Minister Takes Oath
Summary
Shailendra Man Bajracharya has taken the oath as Bagmati Province’s Minister of Physical Infrastructure Development after being appointed from Our Nepali Party (Hanepa). The move comes as Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya’s government faces a minority and seeks support ahead of a required confidence vote by August 5.
Key Points
- Shailendra Man Bajracharya was sworn in as Bagmati Province’s Minister of Physical Infrastructure Development by Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota.
- Bajracharya joined the provincial government from Our Nepali Party (Hanepa) after Binu Rayamajhi Poudel resigned from the post.
- Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya’s government has fallen into a minority after UML withdrew support.
- The provincial government must win a vote of confidence from the Provincial Assembly by August 5.
