South Asian News Network

The current administration, led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, is set to be reconstituted today. The President’s Press Advisor, Kiran Pokharel, stated that new ministers will be sworn in today based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation.
According to Pokharel, the new ministers will take the oath of office and secrecy at 5.00 p.m. today at the President’s Office in Shital Niwas.
Dol Prasad Aryal of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Hit Bahadur Tamang of the CPN (Maoist Centre), and Padam Giri of the CPN (UML) will take the oath of minister today, according to reports. However, their ministerial portfolio has yet to be decided.