Monday, September 14th, 2026

CPN-UML announces ministerial picks



KATHMANDU: CPN-UML has revealed its selection of eight ministers for key positions.

Padam Giri, Raghubir Mahaseth, Dhamodar Bhandari, Bagwati Chaudhary, Rajendra Rai, Jwala Kumari Shah, and Bal Ram Adhikari have been designated as ministers from the party.

Raghubir Mahaseth has been named Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, while Rajendra Kumar Rai is named Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation.

Similarly, Padam Giri will be appointed as Minister for Law, Bhagwati Chaudhary as Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Balram Adhikari as Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Damodar Bhandari as Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Hari Upreti as Defence Minister and Jwala Kumari Shah as Agriculture Minister.

Publish Date : 06 March 2024 15:03 PM

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