PM Modi Congratulates K P Sharma Oli, Newly Sworn-in Nepal PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to K P Sharma Oli, the newly sworn-in Nepal PM, on Monday, July 15. In his message, PM Modi expressed his eagerness to strengthen the deep bonds of friendship between India and Nepal and enhance the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations.
In his congratulatory post on X, PM Modi wrote: “Congratulations, @kpsharmaoli, on your appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal. We look forward to working closely to further strengthen the deep bonds of friendship between our two countries and to further expand our mutually beneficial cooperation for the progress and prosperity of our peoples. @PMnepal”
K P Sharma Oli’s Return to Office
On Sunday, July 14, K P Sharma Oli, aged 72, was appointed Nepal’s Prime Minister for the third time, succeeding Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda. His appointment followed Prachanda’s loss of a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Friday, July 12, where he received only 63 votes in favor and 194 against him in the 275-member House.
Following Prachanda’s defeat, K P Sharma Oli staked his claim to the Prime Minister’s office with the backing of Nepali Congress (NC) president Sher Bahadur Deuba. Oli submitted the signatures of 165 House of Representatives members—77 from his party and 88 from the NC—to support his claim.
Nepal’s Formation of the New Government
After Prachanda’s loss, a new government was formed under Article 76 (2) of the Nepali Constitution. President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed K P Sharma Oli as the new Prime Minister, leading a coalition of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Nepali Congress.
On Monday, July 15, K P Sharma Oli and his new Cabinet took the oath of office at the presidential building, Shital Niwas, in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital. This marks Oli’s third term as Prime Minister, having previously served from October 11, 2015, to August 3, 2016, and again from February 5, 2018, to July 13, 2021.
Strengthening Indo-Nepal Relations
The appointment of K P Sharma Oli as the newly sworn-in Nepal PM comes at a crucial time for Indo-Nepal relations. Prime Minister Modi’s warm congratulations and optimistic outlook highlight the importance of continued cooperation and friendship between the two neighboring countries. With shared cultural ties and mutual economic interests, the strengthened relationship is poised to benefit both nations.
As K P Sharma Oli begins his new term, there are high hopes for the future of Nepal under his leadership. The collaborative efforts between Nepal and India are expected to continue growing, focusing on progress and prosperity for both countries’ peoples. The commitment from both Prime Ministers to work closely together underscores the potential for a bright and collaborative future.
In conclusion, the return of K P Sharma Oli as Nepal’s Prime Minister and the support from Prime Minister Modi signify a renewed chapter in the enduring friendship between Nepal and India. This partnership is set to foster greater cooperation and shared progress in the years to come.
