KATHMANDU, March 5 -- Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's recent Cabinet reshuffle marks the 13th such overhaul in just 14 months. Since his appointment as the Prime Minister on December 25, 2022, Dahal has orchestrated 12 previous reshuffles, along with obtaining a vote of confidence twice during his tenure.

On December 25, 2022, Dahal was appointed as the Prime Minister. The next day, on December 26, 2022 he constituted the first Cabinet. Dahal expanded the Cabinet on December 26, 2022, January 17, 2023, January 28, 2023, February 6, 2023, February 26, 2023, February 28, 2023 March 31, 2023.

Likewise, he expanded the Cabinet on April 16, 2023, May 4, May 7, May 23 and August 13 of the previous year. Dahal was initially supported by th...