NC congratulates newly appointed PM Shah

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Balendra Shah takes oath as prime minister during a swearing-in ceremony in Kathmandu on March 27, 2026. Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister on March 27 after sweeping the first election since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government last year. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)

Kathmandu-The Nepali Congress (NC) has congratulated newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah and members of the Council of Ministers.

The party also extended best wishes for their successful tenure.

Posting a message in social media today, party President Gagan Kumar Thapa congratulated Prime Minister Shah and the newly appointed ministers, wishing them success in their new role and responsibilities.

Thapa also pledged that the Nepali Congress would provide constructive support and cooperation to the government’s positive efforts aimed at national development, protection of citizens’ rights and promotion of good governance.

Likewise, outgoing party president and former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, also congratulated the senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Shah, on his appointment as the Prime Minister and wished him a successful term in his office.

Member of the House of Representatives, Balendra Shah, was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal by President Ramchandra Paudel amid a special ceremony at Shital Niwas today noon.