Balen Shah to Be Sworn In as Prime Minister Today

Kathmandu — The country is set to witness the formation of a new government today, as Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Balen Shah prepares to take the oath of office as Prime Minister. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Presidential Residence, Shital Niwas, where President Ramchandra Paudel will administer the oath of office and secrecy.Prior to the ceremony, Shah will be formally appointed as Prime Minister in accordance with constitutional procedures. As the leader of the party holding a clear majority in the House of Representatives, he has been entrusted with forming the government under Article 76(1) of the Constitution.The event is expected to be attended by leaders of various political parties, diplomatic representatives, senior government officials, and members of civil society. Alongside the Prime Minister, several ministers are also likely to take the oath, indicating the initial formation of the new cabinet.The Rastriya Swatantra Party secured a decisive majority in the recent parliamentary elections, paving the way for government formation. Following the results, the party selected Shah as its parliamentary leader, positioning him to lead the new administration.Elected from Jhapa Constituency No. 5 with a significant margin, Shah now steps into executive leadership at a crucial time. With newly elected lawmakers already sworn in, the transition into full government operation is now underway.There are high expectations from the new government to ensure political stability, good governance, and efficient public service delivery. Attention now turns to how effectively the new leadership can meet public expectations in the days ahead.