Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Balendra Shah on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal.
“Warm congratulations to Mr Balendra Shah on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal,” Modi wrote in a post on X. “Your appointment reflects the trust reposed in your leadership by the people of Nepal. I look forward to working closely with you to take India-Nepal friendship and cooperation to even greater heights for the mutual benefit of our two peoples.”
Prime Minister Ram Chandra Paoudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shah amid a ceremony on Friday afternoon.
Published On: 27 Mar 2026
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