President Bidya Devi Bhandari has designated Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to also take charge the responsibility of Home Ministry.
President Bhandari designated PM Prachanda the responsibility of Home Ministry after Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane resigned from the post, the Office of the President said.
Lamichhane had resigned from the ministerial position on January 27 (Friday) in line with the Article 77(2)(a) of the Nepal Constitution. Lamichhane, also the President of Nepal Swatantra Party, was appointed the Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister on last December 26. (RSS)
