The Jokh Bahadur Mahara-led Lumbini provincial government got a full shape on Monday. Chief Minister Mahara appointed Krishna KC of the CPN (Maoist Centre) as Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.

The Cabinet is now 12-strong with the induction of KC, who was elected from Banke-1 (A).

The newly appointed minister took the oath of office and secrecy from Provincial Head Amik Sherchan.

Provincial assembly leader of the Maoist Centre, Mahara, assumed office as chief minister on April 5. Later, on April 24, he expanded the Cabinet, keeping the energy, water resources, and irrigation portfolio with him.

The Cabinet comprises five ministers from the CPN-UML, including one overseeing economic affairs; three from the Maoist Centre, including the chief minister; and one each from the Nagarik Unmukti Party, the CPN (Unified Socialist), and the Janata Samajbadi Party. An independent lawmaker also serves as a minister.