K P Sharma Oli's Fourth Stint as Nepal's Prime Minister: Challenges Ahead

K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister for the fourth time, following his appointment by President Ram Chandra Paudel. Oli, who succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', must secure a parliamentary vote of confidence within 30 days, needing at least 138 votes in the 275-seat House of Representatives.

K P Sharma Oli on Monday was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister for the fourth time, marking a significant moment in the nation's political landscape.

The appointment by President Ram Chandra Paudel comes after the previous Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives.

Oli, backed by the Nepali Congress, now faces the critical task of securing a vote of confidence from Parliament within 30 days, needing at least 138 votes in the 275-seat House of Representatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)