Nepal's Political Tides: Oli Set for Fourth Term as PM

K P Sharma Oli is poised to become Nepal's prime minister for the fourth time after incumbent Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal failed a crucial trust vote. Oli, backed by the Nepali Congress, presented his claim to President Ramchandra Paudel, marking a significant shift in Nepal's often tumultuous political landscape.

K P Sharma Oli is set to become Nepal's prime minister once again after incumbent Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' failed to win a trust vote in Parliament amidst frequent political turmoil in the Himalayan nation.

Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Oli staked his claim to lead a new majority government, presenting his support from 165 lawmakers to President Ramchandra Paudel.

Despite fringe parties favoring a Congress-UML coalition, Oli showed support from UML and Congress alone. Prime Minister Prachanda lost his position as he failed to secure 138 votes in a 275-member House. President Paudel called on political parties to form a new government, with the deadline set for Sunday evening.

Oli is now expected to become prime minister for the fourth time with support from the Nepali Congress, based on a 7-point deal before toppling Prachanda-led government.