New Cabinet Ministers Sworn in, Pledging to Serve Nepal’s Interests

The newly appointed ministers have officially taken their oath of office and secrecy. The ceremony, held with due solemnity at the esteemed Office of the President, marked the presence of key political figures and dignitaries, reflecting the gravity of the moment.

Led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, ministers hailing from diverse political backgrounds pledged their unwavering commitment to their respective roles and responsibilities. This swearing-in ceremony serves as a pivotal moment in the formation of a united government aimed at effectively serving the nation and its citizens.

The coalition government, comprising the largest parties such as CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Center), and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Unified Socialists has allocated ministries in proportion to their representation in the coalition.

The CPN-UML secures eight ministries in the new government, followed by CPN (Maoist Center) with five ministries, and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) with four ministries. Notably, the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) is yet to finalize its ministerial nominations, while the newly formed CPN (Unified Socialist) is set to join the government with two ministries.

A crucial meeting held at Baluwatar Sunday night, attended by Maoist Chairman, PM Dahal, UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, RSP President Rabi Lamichhane, and JSP Chairman Upendra Yadav, culminated in an agreement to form a new ruling coalition, underscoring the spirit of cooperation among the political forces.

The list of ministers, along with their respective ministries, who have taken the oath of office is as follows:

CPN-UML:

Raghubir Mahaseth: Deputy PM and Physical Infrastructure and Transport
Rajendra Kumar Rai: Water Supply
Padam Giri: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs
Balaram Adhikari: Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation
Bhagwati Chaudhary: Women, Children and Senior Citizens
Damodar Bhandari: Industry, Commerce and Supplies
Hari Uprety: Defense
Jwala Kumari Sah: Agriculture and Livestock Development

Maoist Center:

Narayan Kaji Shrestha: Deputy PM and Foreign Affairs
Barsha Man Pun: Finance
Shakti Bahadur Basnet: Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Rekha Sharma: Communication and Information Technology
Hit Bahadur Tamang: Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation

RSP:

Rabi Lamichhane: Deputy PM and Home
Sumana Shrestha: Education, Science and Technology
Biraj Bhakta Shrestha: Youth and Sports
Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal: Labor, Employment and Social Security

Unified Socialist

Bhanu Bhakta Joshi: Federal Affairs and General Administration
Dhan Bahadur Budha: Urban Development

With the swearing-in of these ministers, Nepal enters a new phase of governance, characterized by hopes for stability, progress, and inclusive development.