The meeting of the UML top leaders held in Baluwatar has picked the ministers representing the party in government in the afternon.
According to the decision, UML Vice-chairman Bhim Rawal, Deputy General Secretary Bishnu Paudel, Ananda Pokharel, and Sherdhan Rai have been chosen as ministers to participate in the government.
A preparation has been made to administer oath of office and secrecy to them today itself.
Earlier, three ministers had been sworn in from Prime Minister KP Oli.
With five ministers taking oath of office and secrecy today, the total number of ministers to take part in the government from UML will reach eight.
Despite offer for minister by the party, Ashta Laxmi Shakya has rejected it, a source said.
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