Prachanda , Communist Party of Nepal chairman , won 464 out of 577 votes . A simple majority was enough to be elected the prime minister . Assembly declared Nepal a republic in May and July elected first president . Comment: PM has executive powers .
Prachanda , Communist Party of Nepal chairman , won 464 out of 577 votes . A simple majority was enough to be elected the prime minister . Assembly declared Nepal a republic in May and July elected first president . The post of president is largely ceremonial . PM has executive powers .