Khadga Prasad Oli appointed as Nepal's new prime minister following coalition government collapse

In a significant political development, Khadga Prasad Oli, the leader of Nepal's largest communist party, has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation. This decision comes in the wake of the collapse of the previous coalition government, with Oli set to take his oath of office on Monday. Oli will be at the helm of a coalition government comprising his Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) and the Nepali Congress party, the two major political entities in Nepal. Notably, this marks Oli's fourth term as Nepal's Prime Minister, succeeding the government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, which fell apart after Oli's party withdrew its support to form a new alliance. To solidify his position, Oli will need to secure a vote of confidence in parliament within a month to continue his tenure. The newly formed alliance between Oli's party and the Nepali Congress party holds a majority in parliament, meeting the required threshold to demonstrate their legitimacy. Aged 72, Oli hails from a village in eastern Nepal and has been actively engaged in politics from a young age. Despite battling a kidney illness and undergoing transplant surgeries, Oli has persevered in his political career, often seeking medical treatment abroad. The appointment of Khadga Prasad Oli as Prime Minister signifies a pivotal moment in Nepal's political landscape, with implications for the country's governance and future direction. As a seasoned politician with a history of leadership roles, Oli's return to the premiership underscores the shifting dynamics within Nepal's political sphere. With his extensive experience and political acumen, Oli faces the task of steering the nation through challenges and opportunities, as he embarks on his fourth term as the head of government.