Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal took the oath of office and secrecy on Monday. President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Prime Minister Dahal amidst a program organized in Sheetal Niwas this afternoon. The Maoist Center Chairman was appointed as the prime minister on Sunday.

President Bhandari appointed him as the prime minister as per Article 76 (2) of the Constitution.

The Maoist supremo became the prime minister with the support of seven political parties including the CPN-UML and some independent lawmakers.