K P Sharma Oli: Navigating Nepal's Political Labyrinth

K P Sharma Oli, a seasoned politician with a history of toppling governments and straining Indo-Nepal relations, faces a challenging tenure as Nepal's new prime minister. Oli’s coalition-switching tactics and shifting alliances with India and China have been contentious. His primary task will be to bring political stability to a nation with a turbulent political history.

K P Sharma Oli, a seasoned politician known for his volatile tactics in Nepali politics, has once again assumed the role of prime minister. Historically, Oli has strained ties with India during his first tenure and orchestrated multiple government collapses. Now, he faces the arduous task of stabilizing Nepal amidst ongoing political turmoil.

Last week, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), led by Oli, withdrew its support from Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', leading to Oli's recent appointment by President Ramchandra Paudel. In a dramatic political maneuver, Oli ditched Prachanda to ally with his former rival, Sher Bahadur Deuba, head of the Nepali Congress, for the remaining parliamentary term.

Oli has held the prime ministerial post multiple times since Nepal transitioned from monarchy to a republic in 2008. His tenure has often been marked by controversial decisions, including redrawing Nepal's political map to include disputed territories with India, which severely strained bilateral relations. Despite his turbulent past, Oli now advocates for economic prosperity through stronger ties with India, presenting a complex dynamic as he takes office once more.

(With inputs from agencies.)