Sher Bahadur Deuba sworn in as Nepal prime minister, for fifth time

Swearing-in was delayed after controversy over the letter from the Office of the President which failed to mention under which constitutional provision the Congress leader was appointed prime minister.

Sher Bahadur Deuba was sworn in on Tuesday evening as prime minister of Nepal, after hours of delay following controversy over the statement from the Office of the President on the appointment of the Nepali Congress leader.