As Prime Minister Balen Shah expands his newly formed cabinet today, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has officially finalized the name of Sobita Gautam for the high-profile Law Ministry portfolio. Gautam, who represents the House of Representatives from the Chitwan-3 constituency, is scheduled to take her oath of office and secrecy later today at Sheetal Niwas.
This appointment marks a significant milestone in Gautam’s political career. Currently serving her second term as a lawmaker, her elevation to the ministerial office is seen as a move to bring youthful energy and a legal-centric focus to the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.
The Prime Minister, who was himself appointed and sworn into the nation’s top executive post earlier today, has wasted no time in structuring his leadership team. Sources within the RSP confirmed that Gautam was selected due to her active participation in parliamentary discussions and her strong standing within the party’s rank and file.
As law minister, Gautam will be tasked with overseeing the government’s legal framework, managing parliamentary affairs, and navigating complex judicial reforms that have been a core demand of the RSP’s political platform. Her role will be pivotal in ensuring that the legislative agenda of the Balen-led government aligns with constitutional standards and public expectations. With the swearing-in ceremony expected to conclude this evening, all eyes will be on how the young law minister handles the immediate challenges of parliamentary management and the pursuit of justice-sector reforms.
