An unopposed former Communist leader was elected Nepal 's new prime minister Saturday , ending nearly three weeks of political uncertainty . Madhav Kumar Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal was only candidate . The election commission has said that it will announce a new date for polling on May 18. Pushpa Kamal Dahal , the Maoist chairman , resigned as prime minister May 4 . Followed president 's decision to overturn Cabinet 's sacking of army chief .
Madhav Kumar Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal was only candidate . The election commission has said that it will announce a new date for polling on May 18. Pushpa Kamal Dahal , the Maoist chairman , resigned as prime minister May 4 . Followed president 's decision to overturn Cabinet 's sacking of army chief .