KP Sharma Oli become Nepal's Prime Minister for 4th time

Political Transition in Nepal

• KP Sharma Oli appointed as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the fourth time on July 14, 2024
• Replaces former PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' who lost a vote of no confidence
• Oli to lead a new coalition government
• Swearing-in ceremony scheduled for July 15 at Shital Niwas, Rashtrapati Bhawan

Coalition Formation and Support

• Oli's appointment based on Article 76(2) of the Nepalese constitution
• New coalition supported by Nepali Congress party, led by Sher Bahadur Deuba
• Oli submitted support letters with signatures from 165 members of the 275-member House
• Breakdown of support:
  • 77 members from CPI-UML (Oli's party)
  • 88 members from Nepali Congress party
• Smaller parties likely to join the government:
  • Rastriya Prajatantra Party
  • Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal
  • Lokatantrik Samajwadi Party
  • Janamat Party
  • Nagarik Unmukti Party

KP Sharma Oli's Political Background

• Born on February 22, 1952
• Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPI-UML)
• Previous terms as Prime Minister:
  • October 2015 to August 2016
  • February 2018 to July 2021
  • May to July 2021 (controversial appointment)
• Known for pro-China stance
• Took a harsh stance against India during the 2015 border blockade
• Strengthened ties with Beijing during previous terms
• Published an updated map claiming parts of Uttarakhand as Nepal's territory

Challenges and Future Outlook

• Faces challenge of providing political stability to Nepal
• Country has seen 13 governments since the abolition of monarchy in 2008
• Seven-point agreement signed with Nepali Congress for power-sharing
  • Oli to lead government for the next 18 months
• Must secure vote of confidence within 30 days, requiring minimum 138 votes
• Needs to address:
  • Political instability
  • Economic challenges
  • Balancing relations with India and China