Astalaxmi Shakya becomes first woman in Nepal to be CM

KATHMANDU, August 19: For the very first time in Nepal’s history, a woman has been elected the Chief Minister (CM).

Astalaxmi Shakya, CPN-UML leader, was appointed the CM of Bagmati Province on Wednesday. This the very first time that a woman has been appointed in the post of CM of a province in Nepal.