Nepal PM to address nation today

Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 0:00 [IST]

Kathmandu, May 26 (ANI): Newly elected Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal will address the nation on Tuesday afternoon.

He will address the nation from his office in Singha Durbar at 4.00 pm.

He is expected to talk about the policies and programmes of the new government.

He will also consult other coalition partners on cabinet formation.

Madhav Kumar assumed office from Monday after being sworn in by President Ram Baran Yadav. He then briefed high level government officials. He also met security agency chiefs and took stock of the security situation in the country, Nepalnews reported.(ANI)

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