KATHMANDU: Dhirga Bahadur Sodari, parliamentary party leader of CPN (Unified Socialist), has been appointed as the Chief Minister (CM) of Sudurpaschim Province.

Province Chief Najir Miya officially appointed Sodari to the esteemed position.

Sodari’s appointment follows his earlier claim to the post, supported by CPN (Maoist Center), CPN-UML, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nagarik Unmukti Party, and an independent lawmaker.