PM Dahal taking vote of confidence in HoR today

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal  is taking a vote of confidence in parliament on Tuesday(today).

President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed CPN (Maoist Centre) chair Dahal as prime minister on December 25 after he showed the support of 169 lawmakers. As per the constitutional provision, a prime minister appointed under Article 76(2) needs to secure a vote of confidence from the parliament within 30 days of the appointment.

Dahal is also expected to expand his cabinet after passing the floor test.

The first meeting of the new House of Representatives was held on Monday.