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Ashok Sigdel appointed Chief of Army Staff
President Paudel names Sigdel as the new army chief. Sigdel is to assume office on September 9.bookmark
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Published at : August 28, 2024
Updated at : August 28, 2024 13:41
Kathmandu
Acting Chief of the Nepal Army Ashok Sigdel has been appointed as the Chief of Army Staff on Wednesday. His appointment will take effect from September 9.
President Ramchandra Paudel appointed Sigdel to the position as per Article 267 (5) of the constitution, following the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, according to a statement issued by Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai, the spokesperson for the Office of the President.
Current Chief of Army Staff Prabhu Ram Sharma has been on a month-long leave since August 8 as per the mandatory retirement. Following the tradition of the Nepal Army, Sharma will hand over responsibilities to Sigdel on September 9. Sigdel will serve as Chief of Army Staff for three years, until August 9, 2027.
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