PM Koirala tenders his resignation to President

Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala tendered his resignation to President Dr Ram Baran Yadav Wednesday evening after the latter was officially sworn-in.

PM Koirala tendered his resignation to the President during an hour-long meeting with the latter at Shital Niwas. His resignation paves the way for formation of a new government.

A cabinet meeting held today had by reviewing the works accomplished by the current government that came into existence after the April movement decided that Prime Minister Koirala, who had announced his resignation before the Constituent Assembly few weeks earlier, would
officially tender his resignation.

After the prime minister's resignation is formally accepted by President Yadav, which is likely today, the interim government would also be dissolved. However, the current cabinet would continue to function as a "caretaker government" until a new government assumes the office.

It is learnt that after accepting PM Koirala resignation President Yadav would also call for the formation of a new government. nepalnews.com ag July 24 08

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