Cabinet reassembling, Gurung as Communication Minister

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Cabinet reassembling, Gurung as Communication Minister

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reassembled the cabinet. On the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Wednesday changed the appointment and responsibilities of the new ministers.

Among the newly added ministers, Bishnu Poudel, Finance Minister, Krishna Gopal Shrestha, Urban Development and Parbat Gurung have been given the responsibility of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

Similarly, Deputy Prime Minister Ishwor Pokharel has been given the responsibility of Prime Minister's Office and Council of Ministers. A statement from President's Office said that Prime Minister Oli had kept Ministry of Defense with him.

Earlier, Gurung was in charge of Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens whereas now Lilanath Shrestha has been given the responsibility of Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens. With the addition of three ministers, number of ministries has now reached 25.

Oath ceremony of the newly-appointed ministers will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, said Surya Thapa, Press Advisor to Prime Minister.