K P Sharma Oli Poised to Become Nepal's Prime Minister Amidst Political Turmoil

Following a failed trust vote by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', K P Sharma Oli is set to become Nepal's Prime Minister. Oli has garnered support from 165 lawmakers and seeks to lead a new majority government backed by the Nepali Congress. This marks his return amidst Nepal's frequent political upheavals.

K P Sharma Oli is set to reclaim the position of Nepal's Prime Minister after the current Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', lost a trust vote in Parliament. This defeat comes after Prachanda survived four previous trust votes during his term.

Oli, representing the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), staked his claim by presenting his case to President Ramchandra Paudel with the backing of 165 lawmakers, including 88 from the Nepali Congress.

Despite the support of fringe parties for a Congress-UML coalition, Oli showed his support solely from UML and Congress. President Paudel has tasked the House members to substantiate their majority by Sunday evening.

(With inputs from agencies.)