Introduction
Nepal is divided into seven provinces, each led by a Chief Minister and a Provincial Head (Governor). This guide provides the most recent names and appointment dates of these officials, which is essential for Loksewa candidates.
Main Content
Current Chief Ministers and Provincial Heads (as of 2082 BS):
| S.N. | Province | Chief Minister | Appointed Date | Provincial Head | Appointed Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koshi | Hikmat Kumar Karki | 2081 Baisakh 27 | Parshuram Khapung | 2078 Kartik 23 |
| 2 | Madhesh | Krishna Prasad Yadav | 2082 Mangsir 19 | Surendra Labh Karna | 2082 Kartik 25 |
| 3 | Bagmati | Indra Bahadur Baniya | 2082 Shrawan 20 | Deepak Prasad Devkota | 2081 Shrawan 16 |
| 4 | Gandaki | Surendra Raj Pandey | 2081 Jestha 16 | Dilliraj Bhatta | 2080 Phagun 30 |
| 5 | Lumbini | Chet Narayan Acharya | 2081 Shrawan 7 | Krishna Bahadur Ghartimagar | 2081 Shrawan 16 |
| 6 | Karnali | Yamlal Kandel | 2080 Chaitra 27 | Yajnaraj Joshi | 2081 Shrawan 16 |
| 7 | Sudurpashchim | Kamal Bahadur Shah | 2081 Shrawan 20 | Nazir Miya | 2080 Phagun 30 |
Key Takeaways
- Hikmat Kumar Karki is the Chief Minister of Koshi Province.
- Krishna Prasad Yadav was appointed as the Chief Minister of Madhesh Province on 2082 Mangsir 19.
- Three Provincial Heads (Bagmati, Lumbini, and Karnali) were appointed on the same date: 2081 Shrawan 16.
- Surendra Labh Karna is the current Provincial Head of Madhesh Province.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse the appointment dates of the Chief Minister and the Provincial Head within the same province.
- Avoid using outdated names for Madhesh and Bagmati provinces, as their leadership changed in 2082 BS.
- Do not mistake the Provincial Head for the Chief Minister; the Provincial Head is the representative of the President.
FAQ
Q1: Who is the current Chief Minister of Bagmati Province? Indra Bahadur Baniya (appointed on 2082 Shrawan 20).
Q2: When was the current Provincial Head of Sudurpashchim appointed? Nazir Miya was appointed on 2080 Phagun 30.
Q3: Who is the Provincial Head of Koshi Province? Parshuram Khapung.
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