New PM of Nepal: Sher Bahadur Deuba wins vote of confidence
Sakshi Education
On 18th July, 2021, the new Prime Minister of Nepal, Sher Bahadur Deuba won a vote of confidence in the country’s Parliament days after the Supreme Court had reinstated the legislature which was dissolved in May.
Sher Bahadur Deuba wins vote of confidence
Sher Bahadur Deuba has previously held the office four times and has won 165 votes (136 votes required) with 83 votes going against him.
In the month of July, the Supreme Court ordered Deuba should replace K.P. Sharma Oli.
Deuba faces the immediate task of controlling the spread of COVID-19 and procuring vaccines for the citizens of Nepal.
Less than 4% of the country’s population (Total population is 30 million) have been fully vaccinated against the virus.
As the government scrambles to procure shots more than 1.3 million people are awaiting a second dose.
