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Bhatta appointed Chief Minister of Province 7

Bhatta appointed Chief Minister of Province 7

By THT Online

Parliamentary Party leader of CPN Maoist Centre, Trilochan Bhatta, speaking with mediapersons outside the Office of the Governor, after being appointed the Chief Minister of Province 7, in Dhangadhi, on February 15, 2018. Photo: RSS

DHANGADHI: Parliamentary Party leader of the CPN Maoist Centre, Trilochan Bhatta, has been appointed Chief Minister of Province 7 today.

Governor Mohan Raj Malla appointed Bhatta, who is the provincial assembly member from Doti district, to the post as per the Article 168 (2) of the Constitution.

According to the Governor's office, preparation is underway to administer the oath of office and secrecy to Chief Minister Bhatta on February 17.