King reappoints Sher Bahadur Deuba as PM

King Gyanendra had dismissed Deuba for "incompetence" in 2002 and took charge of the govt, setting off major parties protests.

King Gyanendra of Nepal on Wednesday reappointed as prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, the elected leader whom he had fired from the job two years ago, state radio announced.

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A palace statement read over the radio said Deuba would "be invested with executive rights," unlike the previous royal-appointed prime minister who could not make appointments without the approval by the king.

Gyanendra in October 2002 had dismissed Deuba for "incompetence" and took charge of the government, setting off protests by the major political parties.