Kathmandu, February 26
Though Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was expected to give the full shape to the Cabinet today, oath of only four ministers has been confirmed so far.
Two leaders from the CPN-UML and two others from the CPN-Maoist Centre will join the Cabinet today.
UML General Secretary Ishwar Pokharel and former Nepal Rastra Bank governor Yubaraj Khatiwada will be new ministers from the UML. Khatiwada will be the Minister for Finance and Planning.
Khatiwada was recently appointed a National Assembly member by the President, but the Supreme Court on Sunday has stayed the appointment. It, however, will not be an obstacle to join the Cabinet as the constitution allows a non-parliamentarian also to become a minister, but s/he has to become a lawmaker within six months.
Likewise, from the Maoist Centre, Ram Bahadur Thapa and Matrika Yadav will be sworn in as ministers. Thapa will be made the Home Minister.
The oath ceremony will be held at 4 pm at the Sheetal Niwas.
