JSP to join coalition government under Yadav’s leadership

KATHMANDU: Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) has decided to join the new coalition under the leadership of its Chairman Upendra Yadav.

The central committee meeting of the party held in Kathmandu on Thursday finalized the names of JSP lawmakers to join the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government.

According to the party, Chairman Yadav will become Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Population, while Nawal Kishor Sah will become Minister for Forest and Environment.

Likewise, Deepak Karki will become a Minister of State in Dahal’s cabinet.