Nepal’s new prime minister seeks vote of confidence in parliament, secure more than two-third votes
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister secured overwhelming support in parliament on Sunday with more than two-thirds of members voting in his favor. Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli got the support from members of his Communist Party of Nepal, his main coalition partner Nepali Congress and several smaller parties. Oli was named Nepal's prime minister last week after the previous coalition government collapsed after Oli’s party withdrew their support earlier this month. Oli’s biggest challenge as prime minister will be balancing Nepal’s relationship with its giant neighbors India and China, as both seek to wield influence over the small nation.