Shankar Pokharel re-appointed as Lumbini CM

BUTWAL, May 2: Shankar Pokharel, who had tendered his resignation from the post of chief minister earlier on Sunday morning,  has been re-appointed as the chief minister of Lumbini Province.

Dharmanath Yadav, Governor of the province, appointed him on Sunday afternoon as per Article 168 (1) of Constitution of Nepal. 

Pokharel had submitted signatures of majority of assembly members to form a new government formation under his leadership, according to a statement  issued by the Office of Province Chief.