UML Senior Vice Chair Pokhrel designated as acting party Chair

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister and Chair of CPN (UML), KP Sharma Oli, has entrusted Senior Vice Chair Ishwar Pokhrel with the role of Acting Party Chair.

After departing for the United States today to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Oli delegated his party responsibilities to Pokhrel, according to CPN (UML) Central Office Secretary, Dr. Bhishma Adhikari.

Prime Minister Oli is expected to return to Nepal on Ashoj 14 (Oct1).