Kathmandu — President Ramchandra Paudel has appointed KP Sharma Oli as the Prime Minister of Nepal, marking his fourth term in office. The appointment was made in accordance with Article 76 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal, as announced by the Office of the President on Sunday.

Following the expiration of the deadline at 5:00 pm, President Paudel appointed Oli to the position later in the evening. This development comes after the previous Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, lost the parliamentary majority last Friday. The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML) subsequently formed an alliance with the main opposition, the Nepali Congress, to establish the new government.

KP Sharma Oli, aged 71, is a seasoned politician known for his resilience and dedication. Born in Iwa Village of Aathrai in the Terhathum district in 2008 BS (1951 AD), Oli’s political career began amidst the socio-political upheaval of the 1970s. Raised by his grandmother after losing his mother at the age of four, Oli’s early experiences shaped his views on social justice and equality.

His political journey took off in 1967 when he joined the Marxist Study Group led by Ram Nath Dahal. Despite facing multiple arrests, Oli’s commitment to political activism remained steadfast. He was a key figure in the Jhapa Movement of 1974, which sought to address social injustices, leading to his arrest and a subsequent 14-year imprisonment.

Oli’s release in 1988 marked a new phase in his political career. He played a crucial role in the Nepal Communist Party (Marxist Leninist), which later became the CPN (UML). His leadership during the People’s Movements I and II solidified his standing in Nepalese politics. He held various significant positions, including Home Minister in the Manmohan Adhikari government and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister after the success of People’s Movement II.

Oli’s tenure as Prime Minister began on October 12, 2015, followed by reappointments on February 15, 2018, and May 2021. His leadership within the CPN (UML) and contributions to Nepal’s political landscape have been marked by his persistence and strategic alliances.

As KP Sharma Oli steps into his fourth term as Prime Minister, the political landscape of Nepal enters a new chapter, with expectations high for stability and progress under his experienced leadership.