New Nepal PM sworn in

A day after getting elected, Maoist vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai was sworn in as Nepal's 35th Prime Minister on Monday. Utpal Parashar reports.

Updated on: Aug 29, 2011, 23:37:56 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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A day after getting elected, Maoist vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai was sworn in as Nepal's 35th prime minister on Monday. The 57-year-old was administered oath of office and secrecy by president Ram Baran Yadav at a brief function held at Sheetal Niwas, the official residence of the president.

The new PM administered oath to president of Madhesi Peoples' Rights Forum (Democratic) Bijay Kumar Gachchadhar as the country's new deputy prime minister and home minister.

Gachchadhar, a prominent leader of United Democratic Madeshi Forum, the conglomeration of five Madhesi parties whose support was key in ensuring Bhattarai's victory was deputy PM in the Madhav Kumar Nepal government as well. No other minister was sworn in on Monday.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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