गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Krishna Chandra appointed Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Politics Krishna Chandra appointed Chief Minister of Gandaki Province KathmanduPati June 12, 2021 KATHMANDU – Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokhrel has been appointed Chief Minister of Gandaki Province. Province Chief Sita Kumari Poudel appointed Pokhrel as the CM in accordance with Article 168 (5) of the constitution today. Province Chief Poudel, on Friday, had called the Province Assembly members to stake a claim for CM slating the deadline of 3:00 pm today. Pokhrel was proposed as CM with the support of 15 Province Assembly members of Nepali Congress, 11 of Maoist Centre, 2 each of Rastriya Janamorcha and Janata Samajbadi Party and one independent, Rajib Gurung. The constitution has the provision that CM Pokhrel needs to win the vote of confidence within 30 days. Pokhrel, 71, and originally from Tanahu district had been elected as Province Assembly member from Nawalparasi East constituency no 1 (a). Write your comments RELATED NEWS Meditation is for the welfare of humanity: PM Oli Former President Bhandari stresses on increasing investment in development construction Action would be taken against anyone involved in criminal acts:… Speaker Ghimire calls for making legislature’s role further effective CPN (Unified Socialist) reshuffles responsibilities of party leaders Security risk poses threat to citizen’s fundamental rights: Home Minister Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system5 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Female officer placed in charge of armed force after 50 years Empowering the Journey of Digital Nepal Through Connectivity and Data Who will become new Foreign Secretary after Bairagi’s appointment as Chief Secretary? Prime Minister Oli’s confidante Prem Kumar Rai recommended as CIAA Chief Commissioner Money laundering case worth millions filed against gangster ‘Bale’ Indian RAW Chief Goel meets Prime Minister Oli after coming to Nepal from Bhutan Nepali Baba passes away
