30 January, Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli discussed the latest political developments and performance of the government.
During the meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister at Baluwatar on Sunday evening, the two leaders discussed contemporary issues including the latest political scenario, said PM Dahal’s Press Coordinator Surya Kiran Sharma.
On the occasion, they discussed the matter of whether or not to re-appoint the Chairperson of Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane, to the post of Minister of Home Affairs.
The Supreme Court on Friday annulled the post of lawmaker and minister Lamichhane over a citizenship case. Lamichhane acquired citizenship from the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, on Sunday. Soon after the SC’s verdict, Lamichhane tendered his resignation.
Lamichhane was appointed to the post of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister in the CPN (Maoist Centre), Dahal-led government on December 26.
