Prime Minister of Nepal
- Office / Body Name
- Prime Minister of Nepal
- Description
Prime Minister of Nepal
The Prime Minister is the head of government and leads the Council of Ministers of Nepal.
Key Facts
- Appointed by the President, typically the leader of the party (or coalition) commanding a majority in the House of Representatives.
- Current PM: Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' (CPN-Maoist Centre), appointed in December 2022.
- The executive power of the federation is vested in the Council of Ministers, with the PM as its head.
Powers and Functions
- Chairs the Council of Ministers and coordinates the federal ministries.
- Recommends the appointment and removal of ministers to the President.
- Recommends the appointment of ambassadors, constitutional body heads, and other high-level officials.
- Keeps the President informed about decisions of the Council of Ministers and matters of state.
- Category
- Executive
- Established Year
- 2008
- Constitution Article
- Article 76