Khil Raj Regmi (Nepali: खिलराज रेग्मी, OGDB, OTSP, born 31 May 1949) was the acting Prime Minister of Nepal from 2013 to 2014. Regmi has served as Chief Justice of Nepal since May 2011, having been appointed by President Ram Baran Yadav after the expiry of the term of his predecessor, Chief Justice Ram Prasad Shrestha.[1] In early 2013, the main political parties agreed to install Regmi as chairman of cabinet on a short-term basis, to oversee elections. He was sworn in on 14 March 2013 by President Yadav.[2][3]
Khil Raj Regmi खिलराज रेग्मी | |
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| Prime Minister of Nepal Acting | |
| In office 14 March 2013 – 11 February 2014 | |
| President | Ram Baran Yadav |
| Preceded by | Baburam Bhattarai |
| Succeeded by | Sushil Koirala |
| Chief Justice of Nepal | |
| In office 6 May 2011 – 11 April 2014 | |
| Appointed by | Ram Baran Yadav |
| Preceded by | Ram Prasad Shrestha |
| Succeeded by | Damodar Prasad Sharma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 May 1949 Palpa, Nepal |
| Spouse | Shanta Regmi |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Tribhuvan University |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Regmi named new Chief Justice". The Kathmandu Post. 11 April 2011. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "CV Khil Raj Regmi". Supreme Court of Nepal. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "CJ Regmi assumes office". The Kathmandu Post. 6 May 2011. Archived from the original on 17 March 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2012.