First Oli cabinet explained

Cabinet Name:First Oli Cabinet
Jurisdiction:Nepal
Flag:Flag_of_Nepal.svg
Incumbent:2015–2016
Date Formed:12 October 2015
Date Dissolved:4 August 2016
Government Head:Khadga Prasad Oli
Deputy Government Head:List
Bijay Kumar Gachhadar
Top Bahadur Rayamajhi
Kamal Thapa
Chitra Bahadur K.C.
Chandra Prakash Mainali
Bhim Bahadur Rawal
State Head:Ram Baran Yadav (until 29 October 2015)
Bidhya Devi Bhandari (from 29 October 2015)
Political Party:Major party
Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)
Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)
Rastriya Prajatantra Party
Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum (Loktantrik)
Minor party
Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum, Nepal
Bahujan Samajwadi Party
Rastriya Janamorcha
CPN(ML)
Election:2013 Nepalese Constituent Assembly election
Legislature Term:2nd Nepalese Constituent Assembly
Previous:Koirala Cabinet
Successor:Dahal Cabinet

On 12 October 2015, following the declaration of the Nepalese Constitution, and after Sushil Koirala stepped down as the Prime Minister of Nepal, Khadga Prasad Oli was elected as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. Oli's candidacy was supported by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal, and several smaller parties represented in the Nepalese Parliament.[1] After being sworn in, Khadga Prasad Oli formed a new government in a coalition with the parties that supported his election.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Ministers

PortfolioMinisterPartyAssumed officeLeft office
Prime Minister of NepalKhadga Prasad OliCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)12 October 20154 August 2016
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Physical Planning and TransportBijay Kumar GachhadarNepal Loktantrik Forum12 October 20154 August 2016
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsKamal ThapaRastriya Prajatantra Party12 October 20154 August 2016
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for EnergyTop Bahadur RayamajhiCommunist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)19 October 2015
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Women and ChildrenChandra Prakash MainaliCommunist Party of Nepal (Marxist–Leninist) (2002)5 November 2015
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Cooperatives and Poverty AlleviationChitra Bahadur K.C.Rastriya Janamorcha5 November 2015
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of DefenceBhim Bahadur RawalCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)5 November 20151 August 2016[6]
Minister for Law, Justice, Constituent Assembly and Parliamentary AffairsAgni KharelCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)12 October 201514 August 2016
Minister for AgricultureHaribol GajurelCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)12 October 2015
Minister for IndustrySom Prasad PandeyCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)12 October 2015
Minister for Land Reform and ManagementRam Kumar SubbaRastriya Prajatantra Party12 October 2015
Minister for Youth and SportsSatya Narayan MandalCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)19 October 2015
Minister of IrrigationUmesh YadavCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)19 October 2015
Minister for Environment and Population[7] Biswendra PaswanBahujan Samajwadi Party19 October 2015
Minister for HealthRam Janam ChaudharyMadhesi Jana Adhikar Forum, Nepal19 October 2015
Minister for Home AffairsShakti Bahadur BasnetCommunist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)19 October 2015
Minister for EducationGiriraj Mani PokharelCommunist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)19 October 2015
Minister of ForestsAgni SapkotaCommunist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)19 October 2015
Minister of General AdministrationRekha SharmaCommunist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)19 October 2015
Minister of Commerce and SuppliesGanesh Man PunCommunist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)19 October 2015
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil AviationAnanda PokharelCommunist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)5 November 2015
Minister for FinanceBishnu Prasad PaudelCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)5 November 2015
Minister for Information and Communication TechnologySher Dhan RaiCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)5 November 20154 August 2016
Minister for Peace and Reconstruction[8] Ek Nath DhakalNepal Pariwar Dal24 December 20154 August 2016
Minister for Labour and EmploymentDeepak BoharaRastriya Prajatantra Party24 December 20154 August 2016
Minister for Science and TechnologyShiva Lal ThapaRastriya Janamukti Party24 December 20154 August 2016
Minister for Livestock DevelopmentShanta ManbiCommunist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)24 December 20154 August 2016
Minister for Drinking Water and SanitationPrem Bahadur SinghSamajbadi Prajatantrik Janata Party24 December 201520 July 2016[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://news.yahoo.com/nepals-premier-names-protest-group-leaders-deputies-095943171.html "Nepal's new premier names protest group leaders as deputies"
  2. Web site: Nepal PM K.P. Oli forms Cabinet. The Hindu. 1 November 2017.
  3. Web site: Oli takes oath in the name of people. The Himalayan Times. 1 November 2017.
  4. Web site: Nepal's Prime Minister KP Oli Expands Cabinet, Inducts 9 New Ministers. NDTV. 1 November 2017.
  5. Web site: 3 more DPMs, 4 ministers sworn-in; total Cabinet strength is 26. The Himalayan Times. 1 November 2017.
  6. Web site: Nepal Army bids farewell to Defence Minister Rawal. The Himalayan Times. 1 February 2018.
  7. Web site: 4 new ministers inducted in Oli Cabinet. The Himalayan Times. 1 April 2018. 24 December 2015.
  8. Web site: Two more ministries added, Manbi named Minister for Livestock Dev. The Kathmandu Post. 1 April 2018. 25 December 2015.
  9. Web site: Minister Prem Bahadur Singh resigns. The Himalayan Times. 1 April 2018. 20 July 2016.