Nepal's newly elected president takes oath of office

Nepal's newly elected president takes oath in Kathmandu

Nepal’s newly elected president — the third since the Himalayan nation abolished its centuries-old monarchy in 2008 and became a republic — took the oath of office Monday in Kathmandu. Ram Chandra Poudel was elected Thursday by members of the Federal Parliament and provincial assemblies. Top officials, diplomats and Parliament members lined up to congratulate the new president at the ceremony where the military band played national songs and gav…

Ram Chandra Poudel sworn in as Nepal's new President

Ram Chandra Poudel was elected Thursday by members of the Federal Parliament and provincial assemblies.

Ram Chandra Paudel sworn-in as President of Nepal

President Paudel, a former Speaker and multiple minister in the Nepali government, has made it to the highest state position in the country after a lengthy political career.

Nepal's newly elected president takes oath of office

Nepal's newly elected president -- the third since the Himalayan nation abolished its centuries-old monarchy in 2008 and became a republic -- took the oath of office Monday in Kathmandu.

Nepal’s newly-elected president takes oath of office

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Nepal’s newly-elected president takes oath of office

Nepal’s newly elected president – the third since the Himalayan nation abolished its centuries-old monarchy in 2008 and became a republic – has taken the oath of office in Kathmandu.