KATHMANDU: Dhirga Bahadur Sodari, parliamentary party leader of CPN (Unified Socialist) in Sudurpaschim Province, has officially staked his claim on the Chief Minister (CM) position.

Sodari has garnered support from CPN (Maoist Center), CPN-UML, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nagarik Unmukti Party, and one independent lawmaker.

Despite initial opposition from CPN-UML, they have opted to back the Unified Socialist to maintain their alliance at the federal level.

Sodari is scheduled to be sworn in as Chief Minister later today.