Newly elected representatives in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City took the oath of office and secrecy amidst a program in the Capital on Monday.

Rajkumar Khatiwada, chief returning officer in Kathmandu, administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mayor Balen Shah, Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol among others.

Mayor Shah, an independent candidate, took the oath in both Nepali and Nepal Bhasa.

Later, Shah administered the oath to other elected representatives including Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol.

The local elections were held on May 13.