Disregarding criticism from the rival faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party, Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli reshuffled his cabinet on Friday. The swearing-in ceremony of the eight newly inducted ministers took place in the evening, hours after the Supreme Court of Nepal asked Mr Oli to provide explanation for dissolving the elected Parliament. A constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of Nepal met on Friday and issued a notice to the Oli government seeking clarification about the decision to dissolve the House of Representatives. Bhandari dissolved the Parliament last Sunday acting on the recommendation of Mr Oli. However, the Supreme Court has sought original documents related to Sunday's decision, from the offices of the Prime Minister and the President.

Source: The Hindu December 25, 2020 16:52 UTC