Raj Kumar Sharma cabinet
The Raj Kumar Sharma cabinet is the 3rd cabinet of Karnali Province. It was formed on 12 January 2023.[1]
Raj Kumar Sharma cabinet | |
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| 3rd Cabinet of Karnali Province | |
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| Date formed | 12 January 2023 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | Tilak Pariyar |
| Chief Minister | Raj Kumar Sharma |
| No. of ministers | 3 |
| Member parties |
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| Status in legislature | Provincial Assembly 30 / 40 (75%) |
| Opposition party | CPN (UML) |
| Opposition leader | Yam Lal Kandel |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 2022 |
| Legislature term(s) | 5 years |
| Predecessor | Jeevan Bahadur Shahi cabinet |
History[edit]
Raj Kumar Sharma was appointed Chief minister on 12 January 2023, after the 2022 election. He secured the vote of confidence, getting 25 votes against 14 on January 20, 2023.[2] Sharma's claim to chief minister was supported by CPN (UML), RPP, CPN (US), an Independent politician and his own party while Nepali Congress stayed in opposition. He retook vote of confidence on March 31 2023 after RPP's only MPA pulled out of supporton March 2. He again secured it with 38 votes against 1.[3] He was only opposed by RPP. Sharma took the vote of confidence for the third time on 28th April as CPN (UML) withdrew its support on 10th April. He won the vote of confidence by securing 29 votes against 10, being opposed by CPN (UML) and RPP.
Ministers[edit]
| S.N. | Portfolio | Holder | Party | Constituency | Took office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet ministers | ||||||
| 1 | Chief Minister | Raj Kumar Sharma | CPN (MC) | Western Rukum 1 (B) | 12 January 2023[4] | |
| 2 | Minister for Economic Affairs | Bedraj Singh | NC | Jajarkot 1 (A) | 18 April 2023[5] | |
| 3 | Minister for Physical Infrastructure, Energy and Water Resources | Mangal Bahadur Shahi | CPN (MC) | Mugu 1 (B) | 12 January 2023[4] | |
| 4 | Minister for Social Development | Khadga Bahadur Pokharel | NC | Surkhet 1 (A) | 18 April 2023[5] | |
| 5 | Minister for Interior Affairs and Law | Krishna Bahadur G.C. | CPN (MC) | Surkhet 1 (B) | 25 January 2023[6] | |
| 6 | Minister for Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment | Krishna Kumar B.C. | NC | Dailekh 1 (B) | 18 April 2023[5] | |
| 8 | Minister for Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives | Bhim Prakash Sharma | CPN (MC) | Salyan 1 (A) | 25 January 2023[6] | |
| 8 | Minister for Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation | NC | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Maoist Centre's Raj Kumar Sharma appointed Karnali Province chief minister". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ "Karnali chief minister Sharma secures vote of confidence". The Kathmandu Post.
- ^ "Karnali Chief Minister Sharma wins trust vote". The Kathmandu Post.
- ^ a b "Karnali Chief Minister Sharma, two ministers sworn in". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ a b c Setopati, सेतोपाटी संवाददाता. "कांग्रेसले सिफारिस गर्यो कर्णाली सरकारमा सहभागी हुने मन्त्रीको नाम, भोलि शपथ". Setopati. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ a b "Karnali Chief Minister Sharma inducts four new ministers". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-01-25.