Chief Minister Thapa takes oath

Kathmandu: Chief Minister of Koshi Province Uddhav Thapa has taken the oath of office and secrecy today.

Koshi Province Chief Parshuram Khapung administered the oath of office to Chief Minister Thapa as per Article 168 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal.

Likewise, Khapung administered the oath of office to the newly-appointed minister's Kamal Prasad Jabegu and Pradip Kumar Sunuwar. The ministerial portfolios have not been allocated to Jabegu and Sunuwar so far.

Thapa was appointed to the post on Thursday.