INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:

KATHMANDU: Former Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada has been re-inducted as a Minister in the Oli Cabinet today

Khatiwada on Tuesday had tendered his resignation to President Bidya Devi Bhandari as his tenure as a National Assembly matured on the same

day. President Bhadari reappointed Khatiwada today on recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli as per Article 78 (1) of the

constitution., according to the Office of the President

He has been assigned with the responsibilities of Finance as well as Communcation and Information ministries. He will have to take the oath

of office and secrecy again

Khatiwada was confident of his reappointement as he had told mediapersons a few days ago that they can expect his continuity and

reappointment on Maech 4. Despite his reappointment as finance minister, Khatiwada will not be able to remain in the office for more than

six months as his tenure as National Assembly member has expired on March 6

He must become member of either of the two houses of the Parliament within six months to continue serving as finance minister beyond that

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