KATHMANDU, Dec 26: Decked up in Daura-Suruwal, Nepal's national dress, the newly-appointed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has taken the oath of office and secrecy from President Bidya Devi Bhandari at Shital Niwas on Monday.
Newly appointed state minister takes oath
This is perhaps the first time that PM Dahal has attended a public function wearing Daura-Suruwal.
The Chairman of CPN (Maoist Centre), the newly-appointed Prime Minister Dahal, has garnered the support of 169 members of the House of Representatives.