KATHMANDU: Dhirga Bahadur Sodari, the parliamentary party leader of CPN (Unified Socialist), has officially assumed the role of Chief Minister (CM) of Sudurpaschim Province.

In a ceremony held on Thursday evening, Province Chief Najir Miya administered the oath of office and secrecy to CM Sodari.

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