Biratnagar, Oct 15: Newly elected Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Kedar Karki, has said political crisis in the province was averted with the formation of a government under his leadership.
Talking to media persons taking oath of office and secrecy at Province Chief’s office on Sunday, CM Karki opined that the possibility of mid-term election was precluded with the formation of new government.
He would prioritize peace and harmony in the province, for which dialogue and discussion would be continued. CM Karki also committed to working together with all sides in consensus.
Newly appointed Chief Minister Kedar Karki took an oath of office and secrecy before Province Chief Parashuram Khapung today itself.
Karki was appointed on the post on October 14.
The Chief Minister also formed a small council of ministers today. Karki has inducted Ram Bahadur Rana Magar and Shamser Rai as ministers without portfolio to the government. The appointments were made by the Province Chief on the recommendations of Karki, according to the Office of Province Chief.
Rana Magar represents the CPN (UML) and Rai is from the Nepali Congress in the newly constituted province government.
