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President Yadav, VP Jha sworn in
Amid a ceremony filled with pomp, newly elected President Dr Ram Baran Yadav and Vice President Paramananda Jha were sworn in at the presidential palace, Shital Niwas, Wednesday afternoon.
Clad in Daura Suruwal, president Dr. Yadav was sworn in by Chief Justice Kedar Prasad Giri. He received a guard of honor from Nepali Army (NA). As per the constitution he is the supreme commander of NA.
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Subsequently, he visited the Office of the President and officially took over his duty as the first president of republic Nepal.
Briefly talking to journalists at his office, President Yadav said he would dedicate himself to institutionalisation of republic, timely drafting of new constitution and maintain peace and communal harmony.
President Yadav then administered the oath of office and secrecy to vice president Parmananda Jha who was clad in Dhoti-kurta. Jha took oath in Hindi language.
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, acting chair of the Constituent Assembly K.B Gurung, ministers, heads of foreign diplomatic missions and heads of constitutional bodies were also present at the swearing ceremony.
Top leaders of political parties and members of CA were also present on the occasion. Missing in action, however, was Maoist chairman Prachanda. nepalnews.com Jul 23 08