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Nepal PM Balen Shah Expands Cabinet with Two New Ministers from RSP

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has appointed two new ministers to his Cabinet, filling previously vacant positions. Lawmaker Ramji Yadav takes charge of the Labour Ministry, while Gauri Kumari Yadav becomes the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. Both ministers are members of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which secured a decisive victory in recent elections. The Shah-led government, now with a 16-member Cabinet, has initiated probes into former prime ministers as part of its governance agenda.

Key Points: Nepal PM Balen Shah Appoints Two New Ministers to Cabinet

  • Two new ministers inducted
  • Portfolios filled after vacancies
  • Both from Rastriya Swatantra Party
  • Cabinet now has 16 members
  • Government investigating former PMs
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Nepal PM Balen Shah adds two new ministers to his Cabinet

PM Balendra Shah appoints Ramji Yadav and Gauri Kumari Yadav to fill key ministerial portfolios, expanding his 16-member Cabinet.

"The newly-appointed ministers are yet to take the oath of office from President Ram Chandra Poudel. - Prime Minister's Secretariat"

Kathmandu, April 10

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Friday inducted two new ministers into his Cabinet, filling previously vacant ministerial positions.

According to the Prime Minister's Secretariat, lawmaker Ramji Yadav has been assigned the portfolio of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, which had remained vacant following the dismissal of former minister Dipak Kumar Sah, who was embroiled in controversy over the appointment of his wife as a board member of the Health Insurance Board.

Similarly, lawmaker Gauri Kumari Yadav has been appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies - a portfolio previously held by the Prime Minister himself since the beginning.

New Labour Minister Yadav was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Saptari-2 constituency on a ticket from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Likewise, the Industry Minister was elected from the Mahottari-4 constituency in the parliamentary elections held on March 5 as an RSP lawmaker.

Previously, both ministries had been under Prime Minister Shah's direct charge. The newly-appointed ministers are yet to take the oath of office from President Ram Chandra Poudel.

With these appointments, Prime Minister Shah now leads a 16-member Cabinet, a relatively smaller size compared to past governments.

Shah formed the Cabinet on March 27 as the RSP emerged as the largest party with a nearly two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives.

The sweeping victory of the relatively new political force, established in 2022, propelled former rapper Shah - also the former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City - as its Prime Ministerial candidate, a move that many believe swayed voters in favour of the RSP.

Since the formation of the new government, the Shah-led administration has launched a series of initiatives aimed at promoting good governance. Its move to investigate former Prime Ministers K P Sharma Oli, Sher Bahadur Deuba and Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' - along with businessmen considered close to these leaders - on money laundering charges, has been widely acclaimed.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see a former rapper and mayor now leading a country. Shows how political landscapes are changing globally. The focus on investigating money laundering is commendable. Hope it's not just for show.
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Ananya R
Good to see the ministries getting full-time ministers. Having the PM hold multiple portfolios is never efficient in the long run. Wishing our Nepali neighbours stability and progress. The Labour ministry especially has a tough job ahead.
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Vikram M
The previous labour minister was dismissed for nepotism? Sounds familiar. Hope the new appointees focus on merit and public service. India-Nepal relations are crucial, so a stable and transparent government in Kathmandu is in everyone's interest.
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Karthik V
A 16-member cabinet is indeed lean. Our state governments sometimes have more ministers! The RSP's rise is fascinating. From rapper to PM – only in politics! 😄 Hope he tackles corruption effectively.
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Priya S
While the intent seems good, I'm cautiously optimistic. New parties often make big promises. Investigating former PMs is a huge task. They need a very strong and independent system to pull that off without it looking like a political vendetta.

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