Ex-guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal ’Prachanda’ takes oath as Nepal’s new PM
2 years, 3 months ago

Ex-guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal ’Prachanda’ takes oath as Nepal’s new PM

Live Mint  

Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" was on Monday sworn-in as the Prime Minister of Nepal for a third time, a day after the former guerrilla leader dramatically walked out of the pre-poll alliance led by the Nepali Congress and joined hands with opposition leader K P Sharma Oli. The new cabinet has three deputy prime ministers - Bishnu Paudel from Oli's CPN-UML, Narayan Kaji Shrestha from CPN-Maoist Centre and Rabi Lamichhane from Rastriya Swatantra Party. On Sunday, Prachanda walked out of the Nepali Congress-led five-party alliance after Nepali Congress president Deuba rejected his bid to become the Prime Minister in the first round. The wheel turned full circle since Prachanda and Oli were allies till the former broke away last year and backed Deuba for the prime minister.

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Protests erupt in Nepal demanding return of monarchy to the country
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Protests erupt in Nepal demanding return of monarchy to the country

Op India  

Pro-monarchy demonstrations have erupted across Nepal, demanding the restoration of the monarchy in the country. PM Oli dismissed the possibility of restoration of the monarchy Prime Minister Oli, who is also the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal, has been facing criticism from people for the alleged corruption of the government and its failure to fulfil the promises of …

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli wins vote of confidence with two-thirds majority in Parliament
8 months, 1 week ago

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli wins vote of confidence with two-thirds majority in Parliament

Live Mint  

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli won a crucial floor test in Parliament on Sunday with more than two-thirds of lawmakers voting in his favour, nearly a week after he was sworn in to lead a coalition government in the politically unstable Himalayan nation. Responding to issues raised by the HoR members Oli said, “I was not and will …

KP Sharma Oli becomes Nepal PM for the fourth time after fall of Prachanda govt, set to take oath on Monday
8 months, 2 weeks ago

KP Sharma Oli becomes Nepal PM for the fourth time after fall of Prachanda govt, set to take oath on Monday

Live Mint  

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli reprised his role as Nepal Prime Minister on Sunday following the collapse of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led coalition. Dahal, a former Maoist guerrilla commander better known by his nom de guerre Prachanda, was forced to step down after Oli's party withdrew its support. Since then, a revolving door of ageing prime ministers and a culture of …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ loses vote of confidence in Parliament
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ loses vote of confidence in Parliament

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on Friday lost his vote of confidence, leading to the fall of his one-and-a-half-year-old government. After Friday’s vote, Speaker Devraj Ghimire announced that of the 258 parliamentarians present, 63 voted in the Prime Minister’s favour while 194 voted against. As per a deal reached between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML, the two …

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal loses vote of confidence in Parliament — Who will be the new PM?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal loses vote of confidence in Parliament — Who will be the new PM?

Live Mint  

Nepal’s prime minister lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Friday after the largest party in his coalition government withdrew its support, which would now force him to step down from office after 19 months in power. Pushpa Kamal Dahal failed to get the support of more than half the members of the House of Representatives, the lower house …

Nepal PM Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 after key ally's withdrawal of support
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal PM Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 after key ally's withdrawal of support

Hindustan Times  

Kathmandu, Nepal's embattled Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who lost support from two major alliance partners earlier this week, is set to seek a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives on July 12, it was announced on Thursday. Nepal PM Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 after key ally's withdrawal of support The prime minister …

Nepal’s Pushpa Kamal Dahal govt in minority as key ally withdraws support 4 months after polls
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal’s Pushpa Kamal Dahal govt in minority as key ally withdraws support 4 months after polls

Live Mint  

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, faced a major crisis on Wednesday, July 3, when a key ally in his multi-party coalition withdrew its support, reducing his government to a minority. Eight ministers from the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist resign en-masse from the government, formally exiting the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led cabinet. Communist Party …

Nepali Congress, CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepali Congress, CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance

The Hindu  

In a dramatic political development, Nepal's two largest parties — Nepali Congress and CPN-UML — have inked a midnight power-sharing deal to form a new 'national consensus government' to replace the coalition government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda.” Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist chairman and former prime minister K.P. …

Nepali Congress, CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance: Reports
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepali Congress, CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance: Reports

New Indian Express  

KATHMANDU: Nepal's two largest parties—the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML—have forged a midnight deal to form a new 'national consensus government' in the politically fragile Himalayan nation to oust Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', media reports said on Tuesday. The agreement was signed at midnight on Monday by Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified …

View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties
9 months, 1 week ago

View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties

Hindustan Times  

To India’s neighbourhood, the 2024 election results offer an opportunity for a fine balancing act. In his 10 years in office, Modi has dealt with a wide range of regional actors, including Nepal’s prime ministers – starting with Nepali Congress’ Sushil Koirala in 2014, followed by the Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist Chairman, or the CPN-UML, KP Oli, …

Modi swearing-in ceremony: Nepal PM Prachanda to travel to India on June 9
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi swearing-in ceremony: Nepal PM Prachanda to travel to India on June 9

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' will undertake a three-day visit to India from June 9 during which he is scheduled to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, an official said. The meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Prime Minister Prachanda endorsed Mr. Prachanda's India visit. The Prime Minister will leave for New Delhi on Sunday …

Nepal PM Prachanda confident of winning Monday's vote of confidence
10 months, 1 week ago

Nepal PM Prachanda confident of winning Monday's vote of confidence

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has exuded confidence that he would win the trust vote in the House of Representatives on Monday, days after a coalition partner withdrew its support for his government. The Prime Minister is required to take a vote of confidence within 30 days if the party the Prime Minister is representing splits or if …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal to seek vote of confidence today
1 year ago

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal to seek vote of confidence today

Hindustan Times  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence from Parliament on Wednesday, days after the Maoist leader dumped the Nepali Congress and forged a new alliance with the Communist Party of Nepal party. Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda Prachanda, a former guerilla leader belonging to the Communist Party …

Nepal PM 'Prachanda' to seek third vote of confidence by March 13: report
1 year ago

Nepal PM 'Prachanda' to seek third vote of confidence by March 13: report

The Hindu  

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is seeking to hold his third vote of confidence in Parliament by March 13, days after he forged a new alliance with the CPN-UML, a media report said on Saturday. The third round of vote of confidence comes after Mr. Prachanda, a former guerilla leader, dumped the Nepali Congress and forged a new …

Nepal PM ‘Prachanda’ forges new alliance with ex-premier Oli’s party after splitting with Nepali Congress
1 year ago

Nepal PM ‘Prachanda’ forges new alliance with ex-premier Oli’s party after splitting with Nepali Congress

The Hindu  

Nepal’s ruling alliance broke down after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s Communist Party of Nepal switched sides from the Nepali Congress and joined with the K.P. Mr. Prachanda’s CPN party had fought the 2022 general elections with the Nepali Congress. However, Mr. Prachanda was elected Prime Minister with the backing of the CPN-UML, the second largest party with 78 …

Prachanda's remark on India stirs up storm in Nepal; Opposition demands PM's resignation
1 year, 8 months ago

Prachanda's remark on India stirs up storm in Nepal; Opposition demands PM's resignation

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda's stunning remarks that an Indian businessman settled here "once made efforts" to make him the Premier has stirred up a storm in the Himalayan Nation with the Opposition demanding his resignation. Demanding the Prime Minister's resignation, former Prime Minister Oli said, "his remarks have given a blow to national independence, dignity, the Constitution …

More HIT than miss in India-Nepal ties
1 year, 9 months ago

More HIT than miss in India-Nepal ties

The Hindu  

On his return to Kathmandu after concluding his four-day official visit to India, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ described it as “successful”. This is Prachanda’s third stint as Prime Minister and compared to his earlier official visits in 2008 and 2016, the visit in 2023 has delivered many more concrete outcomes. A complex power-sharing arrangement has been worked …

Nepalese PM begins India visit with development needs of Nepal in focus
1 year, 9 months ago

Nepalese PM begins India visit with development needs of Nepal in focus

The Hindu  

Nepal and India will sign several agreements during the four-day visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ that began on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/rRaG8Xcq4W — Arindam Bagchi May 31, 2023 Large delegation Mr. Prachanda was received at the Indira Gandhi International Airport by Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi. Nepalese commentators accompanying Mr. Prachanda in the visit told …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrives in New Delhi, receives warm welcome by MoS Meenakashi Lekhi
1 year, 9 months ago

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrives in New Delhi, receives warm welcome by MoS Meenakashi Lekhi

Firstpost  

PM Prachanda will hold meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Apart from official business, the leader will also pay a visit to the holy towns of Ujjain and Indore in Madhya Pradesh Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrived in New Delhi for his four-day visit to India on Wednesday. The External Affairs Ministry tweeted, “PM …

For top-level talks to succeed, bilateral dialogue mechanisms should be strengthened, says Nepalese expert
1 year, 9 months ago

For top-level talks to succeed, bilateral dialogue mechanisms should be strengthened, says Nepalese expert

The Hindu  

The upcoming visit by the Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has raised hope of a major breakthrough in India’s neighbourhood, but a leading analyst said the visit was not preceded by required meetings of the bilateral mechanisms that were created to lay the grounds for top level engagements. The sixth meeting of the India Nepal Joint Commission …

India, Nepal may sign pacts on energy and water during Prachanda’s four-day visit
1 year, 10 months ago

India, Nepal may sign pacts on energy and water during Prachanda’s four-day visit

The Hindu  

As Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda prepares for an official visit to India, the “southern neighbour” maintained silence as fast-paced developments in Nepal remain the talk of the town here. The air of caution around Mr. Prachanda’s visit is partly due to the volatile political condition in Nepal which has witnessed two successive changes in the ruling coalition that …

Nepal’s RSP withdraws support to incumbent Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led govt
1 year, 10 months ago

Nepal’s RSP withdraws support to incumbent Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led govt

India TV News  

Nepal’s RSP withdraws support to incumbent Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led govt The Rastriya Swatantra Party has 21 seats in the Parliament. Kathmandu: The Rastriya Swatantra Party on Friday decided to withdraw its support to Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda-led government, said party Chief Rabi Lamichhane. Earlier in December 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal was sworn in as the Prime Minister …

Nepal PM expands cabinet for eighth time, inducts foreign and state minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Nepal PM expands cabinet for eighth time, inducts foreign and state minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu : Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expanded his cabinet for the eighth time inducting a Foreign Minister and a Minister of State for Transport. As per the release from the Office of the President, Dahal inducted Nepali Congress leader Narayan Prasad Saud as Foreign Minister while Nanda Chapai got the portfolio of state minister for Physical Infrastructure …

Ruling Parties in Nepal Fail to Reach Consensus on Power-sharing Deal, Cabinet Expansion Likely on Friday
1 year, 11 months ago

Ruling Parties in Nepal Fail to Reach Consensus on Power-sharing Deal, Cabinet Expansion Likely on Friday

News 18  

Nepal’s 10-party ruling alliance on Thursday failed to reach a consensus on the power-sharing deal, causing yet another delay in the expansion of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”. Top leaders held meetings at the Prime Minister’s official residence here at Baluwatar to reach an agreement on the distribution of ministries among various political parties. Power …

Prachanda's third term as Nepal PM: Why this time India should invest in him
2 years ago

Prachanda's third term as Nepal PM: Why this time India should invest in him

Firstpost  

Given that he is backed by Sher Bahadur Deuba’s Nepali Congress which has traditionally been supportive to India, New Delhi must actively engage with him for greater political-economic stability and more equal and mutually beneficial relations Political stability has eluded Nepal with the return of Prachanda as Prime Minister for the third time. When Prachanda was forced to resign in …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal wins vote of confidence but with different set of coalition partners
2 years ago

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal wins vote of confidence but with different set of coalition partners

Firstpost  

Prachanda on Sunday exuded confidence that he will comfortably win a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives New Delhi: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal got a vote of confidence for the second time in 70 days, this time with a different set of coalition partners. According to a report in the Kathmandu Post, “With the change in …

Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda To Face Second Vote Of Confidence Today
2 years ago

Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda To Face Second Vote Of Confidence Today

ABP News  

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is all set to face a vote of confidence in Parliament on Monday. This will be the second floor test for his government within the span of three months Prachanda exuded confidence on Sunday that he will easily win this vote of confidence, reported news agency PTI. The 10 parties that make up …

Nepal's PM Prachanda likely to visit India next month on his first overseas trip
2 years ago

Nepal's PM Prachanda likely to visit India next month on his first overseas trip

Firstpost  

Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is likely to travel to India on an official visit next month - his first foreign trip since assuming the office for the third time in December last year, a media report said on Thursday. Sources close to the 68-year-old Prime Minister said that his visit to India in the near future is …

Nepal’s Realpolitik in Uncertain Times: Why Democratic Transition is Not Over Yet in Himalayan Nation - News18
2 years ago

Nepal’s Realpolitik in Uncertain Times: Why Democratic Transition is Not Over Yet in Himalayan Nation - News18

News 18  

While Nepal’s democracy is well-known for its surprise elements, considering it was ruled by a consensus government, it was expected that the newly formed government will have a greater leaning towards governance and curing endemic developmental disorders instead of letting realpolitik come to full circle in no time. An unexpected haggling over Nepal’s presidential election was not something desirable, especially …

Nepal: CPN-UML walks out from ruling coalition; PM Prachanda to face Parliament floor test
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal: CPN-UML walks out from ruling coalition; PM Prachanda to face Parliament floor test

Firstpost  

Kathmandu: Ahead of Presidential elections in Nepal, the country’s coalition government has been thrown into turmoil with the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist on Monday announcing that it has withdrawn support from Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’- led coalition government. The message about withdraw from the government or dismissing from the post was conveyed to us which left …

Former Nepal PM Oli's party withdraws support to Prachanda-led government in Nepal
2 years, 1 month ago

Former Nepal PM Oli's party withdraws support to Prachanda-led government in Nepal

The Hindu  

Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli-led CPN-UML party on Monday decided to withdraw its support to the Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’- led government, citing changes in the political equation, dealing yet another jolt to the fragile two-month-old ruling coalition in the country. "We decided to withdraw from the government after the Nepal Prime Minister started working in a different …

Nepal: Oli's party withdraws support to PM Prachanda; What's next?
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal: Oli's party withdraws support to PM Prachanda; What's next?

India TV News  

Kathmandu: Nepal's second largest party in Parliament - CPN-UML - on Monday withdrew its support to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda"-led government following a rift over backing the main opposition party's candidate for the presidential poll, plunging the Himalayan nation to another spell of political instability. The prime reason for the break-up of the alliance between Prachanda and former …

RPP decides to withdraw support from Prachanda-led govt in Nepal
2 years, 1 month ago

RPP decides to withdraw support from Prachanda-led govt in Nepal

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Prajatantra Party, a key partner in the seven-party ruling alliance in Nepal, has decided to withdraw its support to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'-led government, citing changes in the political equation. Four Ministers from the RPP, including the party’s Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Rajendra Lingden who was part of the coalition government, on …

Nepal government in disarray over Prime Minister’s choice of President
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal government in disarray over Prime Minister’s choice of President

The Hindu  

Ram Chandra Paudel is set to become Nepal’s next President after he was backed by eight political parties on February 25 but the development may bring down the fragile two-month-old government of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, which could plunge the Himalayan nation once again into political turmoil. Principal opposition party Nepali Congress' senior leader Mr. Paudel was endorsed …

Nepal Presidential Polls: Nomination Filing Process Begins; PM Prachanda Endorses Opposition Candidate
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal Presidential Polls: Nomination Filing Process Begins; PM Prachanda Endorses Opposition Candidate

News 18  

Nepal on Saturday began the process of filing nomination papers for the March 9 presidential election that may change the power equation in the country after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ sidelined his coalition partner and endorsed the Opposition Nepali Congress’ leader Ramchandra Poudyal for the top post. Poudyal, 78, is likely to succeed incumbent Bidya Devi Bhandari as …

‘Prachanda’ ditches KP Oli for Dueba in Nepal Presidential election
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Prachanda’ ditches KP Oli for Dueba in Nepal Presidential election

Hindustan Times  

Nepal’s eight political parties have decided to back Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Poudel for the country's presidency scheduled for March 9. The election to the post of president is likely to change the current power equation as Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has decided not to support the Communist Party of Nepal candidate for the post. The eight …

Nepalese PM Prachanda to Visit Delhi in March, FS Kwatra Will Extend Formal Invite in Kathmandu
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepalese PM Prachanda to Visit Delhi in March, FS Kwatra Will Extend Formal Invite in Kathmandu

News 18  

Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is set to visit India in the last week of March. Foreign Secretary of India Vinay Kwatra, who will be on an official visit to Nepal from 13-14 February, is expected to handover a formal Invite from PM Modi to the Nepalese Prime Minister. In an exclusive interaction, a diplomatic source told CNN-News18 …

'Political instability': Nepal PM 'Prachanda' rules out review of Constitution
2 years, 1 month ago

'Political instability': Nepal PM 'Prachanda' rules out review of Constitution

India Today  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" on Thursday ruled out the review of the country's Constitution, warning that such a move may lead to "political instability." "On the amendments in the Constitution, there might be certain shortcomings, but they can be spotted only after the document goes into full implementation," news portal khabarhub.com quoted Prime Minister Prachanda as saying. …

Nepal PM 'Prachanda' wins vote of confidence in parliament
2 years, 2 months ago

Nepal PM 'Prachanda' wins vote of confidence in parliament

India TV News  

Nepal PM 'Prachanda' wins vote of confidence in parliament 'Prachanda' received the support of 268 of the 270 lawmakers who were present in parliament - the highest number of votes a prime minister has ever received in a vote of confidence in parliament. 'Prachanda' wins vote of confidence: Nepal's newly-appointed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Tuesday comfortably secured …

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Waiting for the dawn after world faced a difficult year
2 years, 2 months ago

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Waiting for the dawn after world faced a difficult year

Deccan Chronicle  

It’s said that the hour before dawn is the darkest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his old friend “Bibi” in Hebrew when former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed Israel’s most right-wing coalition government. Ousted as Prime Minister in April and injured in a shooting in November, Pakistan’s cricket hero-turned-politician, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, threatened to plunge his country …

Nepal politics, past, present, and future
2 years, 3 months ago

Nepal politics, past, present, and future

The Hindu  

The general elections in Nepal that were held in November passed off peacefully but prospects for a stable government remain elusive. Mr. Oli assumed the post of Prime Minister in 2018 and despite promising Prachanda, never ceded control of the merged Nepal Communist Party. Mr. Oli’s authoritarian traits soon antagonised some of his senior colleagues, Madhav Nepal, Jhala Nath Khanal, …

'Government will follow balanced, trustworthy ties with India', says former Nepal PM Oli's party
2 years, 3 months ago

'Government will follow balanced, trustworthy ties with India', says former Nepal PM Oli's party

Firstpost  

KP Sharma Oli’s Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist is among the parties in the new ruling coalition New Delhi: Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s party CPN has sought to dispel the perception that Oli values ties with China more than the relationship with India, reported TOI. The report further added Pradeep Gyawali, who is the former foreign …

DC Edit | New PM in Kathmandu to pose challenge for Delhi
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | New PM in Kathmandu to pose challenge for Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

It is not certain that the former guerilla leader Pushp Kumar Dahal “Prachanda”, who took the oath of office as Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time on Monday following a strange twist of events, would himself be optimistic of offering his country a modicum of respite from the pulls and pressures of politics unleashed by ambitious top-guns of …

'Deeply Values' Ties with Nepal, Says China as it Congratulates New PM Prachanda
2 years, 3 months ago

'Deeply Values' Ties with Nepal, Says China as it Congratulates New PM Prachanda

News 18  

China on Monday congratulated Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” who was sworn-in as Nepal’s new prime minister as Beijing weighs its options in the wake of the dramatic political development in the Himalayan nation where it has made high strategic stakes in recent years. The 68-year-old former guerilla leader was appointed as Nepal’s new premier by President Bidya Devi Bhandari after …

Nepal’s new PM takes oath at the helm of fragile coalition
2 years, 3 months ago

Nepal’s new PM takes oath at the helm of fragile coalition

Associated Press  

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister took his oath Monday, leading a fragile coalition that includes his former opponent and other smaller political parties. Maoist Communist party leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal was sworn in by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari at the President House in Kathmandu at a ceremony attended by top officials, diplomats and politicians. Dahal abandoned the …

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' takes oath as Nepal PM; faces tough task of running alliance
2 years, 3 months ago

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' takes oath as Nepal PM; faces tough task of running alliance

The Hindu  

Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal at a ceremony on December 26, 2022 in Kathmandu. Mr. Oli and Mr. Prachanda — both former Prime Ministers, had teamed up to win the election in 2017, the first election conducted according to the 2015 Constitution. Angered by these decisions, Mr. Prachanda began to agitate and …

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' Takes Oath as Nepal's New Prime Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' Takes Oath as Nepal's New Prime Minister

News 18  

Pushpa Kamal Dahal ”Prachanda” was on Monday sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal for a third time, a day after President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed him as the new premier. The 68-year-old former guerrilla leader was appointed as the country’s new prime minister after he submitted a letter to the president showing the support of 169 members in …

Nepal: Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' takes oath as new Prime Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

Nepal: Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' takes oath as new Prime Minister

India TV News  

Nepal: Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' takes oath as new Prime Minister Nepal: Prachanda took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bhandari at an official ceremony at Shital Niwas. Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" was on Monday sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time, a day after the former guerrilla leader dramatically walked out of …

Nepal: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari appoints Maoist Centre leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal as the new Prime Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

Nepal: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari appoints Maoist Centre leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal as the new Prime Minister

Op India  

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed Maoist Centre leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal as the Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation, Nepal President’s Office said. “Pushpa Kamal Dahal of the Communist Party of Nepal will take oath as the new Prime Minister of Nepal tomorrow at 4pm,” said Nepal President’s office. “A coalition of 6 parties have decided to …

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