UML Chairperson Oli congratulates newly-appointed PM Shah

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Balendra Shah (C) arrives to take oath as Nepal's new 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-CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has congratulated newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his newly formed cabinet.

Taking to social media today, Chairperson Oli, wrote, “Heartfelt congratulations to senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Shah, on his appointment as Prime Minister.”
Oli, also former Prime Minister, added, “I also extend my best wishes to Prime Minister Shah and all members of a new cabinet for a successful tenure.”

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.