KATHMANDU: On Tuesday, Chief Minister (CM) Yam Lal Kandel of Karnali Province announced the expansion of his Cabinet, aiming to bolster governance and administration within the region. As part of this initiative, CM Kandel appointed Sher Bahadur Buda and Binod Kumar Shah from CPN-UML as the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development and Minister for Land Management, Agriculture, and Cooperatives, respectively. Additionally, Gautam BK has been designated as the State Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development.

Furthermore, from CPN (Maoist Center), CM Kandel appointed several individuals to key ministerial positions. Mahendra KC has been named as the Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning, while Rana Singh Pariyar will serve as the Minister for Energy and Water Resources. Bir Bahadur Shahi has been entrusted with the role of Social Development Minister, and Durga Rawat will take on responsibilities as the Minister for Industry, Tourism, Forest, and Environment.