KATHMANDU, JULY 16

Newly appointed Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Bhagawati Neupane, took the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas.

On the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the Head of State had appointed Neupane to the ministerial post on Tuesday.

The ceremony was attended by Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Oli, National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal, ministers, heads of security agencies, chiefs of constitutional bodies, Chief Secretary Eaknarayan Aryal, and other political leaders.

Prior to her appointment, Neupane served as the Chief Whip of the CPN (UML) in the National Assembly. She formally assumed office at Singha Durbar later on Wednesday.