Sher Bahadur Deuba Becomes Nepal Prime Minister For Fifth Time: Report
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Sher Bahadur Deuba's appointment is in line with the ruling issued by Supreme Court to make way for his claim to Nepal's premiership, replacing incumbent KP Sharma Oli.
Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday became the country's Prime Minister for the fifth time, media reports said. President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed him in accordance with Article 76(5) of the Constitution, The Himalayan Times reported. This is the fifth time that 74-year-old Deuba is returning to power as the Prime Minister of Nepal. His appointment is in line with the ruling issued by the Supreme Court on Monday to make way for his claim to premiership, replacing incumbent K P Sharma Oli. The Office of the President has apprised Deuba of his appointment, the report said. It was not immediately known when the swearing-in ceremony would take place as efforts were on for its preparation.More Related News