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Shankar Pokhrel sworn in as Chief Minister of Lumbini



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By A Staff Reporter
Kathmandu, May 3 : Province Chief of Lumbini Province Dharmanath Yadav administered the oath of office and secrecy
to reappointed Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Shankar Pokhrel on Sunday.
Pokhrel was reappointed Chief Minister by Province Chief Yadav in accordance with Article 168 (1) of Constitution of Nepal.
Pokhrel also expanded his Cabinet after taking oath and resuming office Sunday evening.
Prior to this, Pokhrel had submitted a list of majority of lawmakers from the Province to Province Chief Yadav claiming majority on his side, Spokesperson of Province Chief Office Chiranjibi Poudel said in a statement.