KP Sharma Oli Appointed As Nepal’s New Prime Minister

K.P. Sharma Oli on July 15 was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the fourth time. The leader of Nepal’s largest communist party was appointed Nepal’s Prime Minister on July 14, by President Ram Chandra Paudel to lead a new coalition government that faces the daunting challenge of providing political stability in the Himalayan nation.

About K.P Sharma Oli

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli (born 22 February 1952) is a Nepali politician who is the current Prime Minister of Nepal, in office since 15 July 2024. He previously served as prime minister from 11 October 2015 to 3 August 2016, and from 15 February 2018 to 13 July 2021, the first prime minister to be appointed following the first general election under the new constitution.

Largest party in Parliament

Mr. Oli, 72, succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ who lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on June 12, leading to the formation of the new government headed by Mr. Oli. He became the Prime Minister with the support of the Nepali Congress, the largest party in Parliament. Mr. Oli was sworn in by President Paudel at Shital Niwas, the main building of Rashtrapati Bhawan. Mr. Oli now needs to secure a vote of confidence from Parliament within 30 days of appointment according to the constitutional mandate. Mr. Oli will need a minimum of 138 votes in the 275-seat House of Representatives (HoR).

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As close neighbours, India and Nepal share unique ties of friendship and partnership characterised by deep-rooted people-to-people contacts of kinship and culture. Every Indian looks forward to further strengthening the bonds of mutual cooperation for a brighter future.