Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to seek a vote of confidence from the parliament today, fulfilling a constitutional mandate that requires a Prime Minister appointed with the support of two or more political parties to seek a vote of confidence within 30 days of appointment.

Oli, the Chairperson of the CPN-UML, was appointed Prime Minister on July 14 by President Ram Chandra Paudel, in accordance with Article 76 (2) of the Constitution, with the support of the Nepali Congress.

The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting, where the trust vote will take place, is scheduled for 1:00 pm today. As per Article 76(4) of the Constitution, the newly appointed Prime Minister is taking a trust vote to solidify his position as the head of the executive.

Prime Minister Oli, 73, succeeded CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal as the 45th Head of the Executive of the country. In the trust motion, Oli is expected to garner votes from his own party, the Nepali Congress, and other fringe parties. A total of 138 votes are required for a majority in the 275-member House of Representatives.