Oli's 2-year countdown: promises smooth hand-off to Deuba—no tricks, just transition

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced that his government will remain in power for two years.

During a meeting at Singha Durbar on Tuesday with the Deputy Prime Minister, ministers, and secretaries, Prime Minister Oli stated that he plans to resign a week before completing his two-year term.

 Following his resignation, Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba will serve as Prime Minister until the elections.

In his remarks, Prime Minister Oli emphasized that the government is committed to addressing both the biological and human needs of the Nepali people in a fair and just manner.

He assured that there is no reason to believe the government will collapse, stressing that it was established with the goals of good governance and development.

Oli expressed confidence that the government would operate as planned, and that elections would be held under Deuba's leadership.

He reassured that the government was formed through genuine processes, not manipulation, and emphasized his commitment to maintaining both stability and dynamism.