Karki’s Cabinet Grows: New Appointments in Koshi

Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has bolstered his cabinet just 17 days after taking office. On Monday, Chief Minister Karki welcomed two ministers and two ministers of state into his cabinet.

Previously, Chief Minister Karki had appointed Til Kumar Meyangbo, Panch Karna Rai, and Ek Raj Karki as ministers, with Sirjana Rai serving as Minister of State when he was sworn in on September 8. His latest additions to the cabinet are Lila Ballabh Adhikari and Buddhi Kumar Rajbhandari as ministers, and Ram Prasad Mahato and Niran Rai as ministers of state.

Hikmat Kumar Karki assumed the role of Chief Minister in accordance with the Supreme Court’s order as per Article 168 (3) of the Constitution of Nepal. He is required to secure a vote of confidence within 30 days of his appointment.

New Koshi Province Cabinet:

Hikmar Kumar Karki – Chief Minister; Minister for Industry, Agriculture and Cooperatives; Social Development; and Economic Affairs and Planning

Til Kumar Meyangbo – Minister for Health

Panch Karna Rai – Minister for Tourism, Forest and Environment

Ek Raj Karki – Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Development

Lila Ballabh Adhikari – Minister for Internal Affairs and Law

Buddhi Kumar Rajbhandari – Minister for Water Supply, Irrigation and Energy

Ram Prasad Mahto – Minister of State for Industry, Agriculture and Cooperatives

Sirjana Rai – Minister of State for Social Development

Niran Rai – Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning

Chief Minister Karki’s cabinet expansion aims to strengthen the governance and administration of Koshi Province.