Kathmandu. Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has decided to appoint Deepak Kumar Sah as the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies after the resignation of the then minister.

A source close to the Prime Minister confirmed that Bal en has already held discussions with Rabi Lamichhane, president of Rabi Lamichhane, on the issue of appointing Shah as the Industry Minister.

According to sources, a recommendation has been sent to the President’s Office with the decision of to appoint Shah as the Minister of Industry. Shah is set to be sworn in today (Thursday).

Sah is a lawmaker elected from Sunsari-4. Yadav resigned from the post on Thursday.