Sher Bahadur Deuba has been recently appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal.

Background:
Nepal has been facing a political crisis since December 2020, when Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli dissolved the parliament and called for fresh elections. This move was challenged in the Supreme Court, which reinstated the parliament in February 2021. However, Oli lost a vote of confidence in May 2021 and was required to resign within 30 days.

Appointment of Sher Bahadur Deuba:
On July 12, 2021, Sher Bahadur Deuba was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal by President Bidya Devi Bhandari. This was his fifth time as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Deuba is a veteran politician who has been active in Nepalese politics for over four decades. He was the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1995 to 1997, 2001 to 2002, 2004 to 2005, and 2017 to 2018.

Reason for his appointment:
Deuba's appointment came after he secured the support of a majority of lawmakers in the parliament. He was able to gather support from various political parties, including the Nepali Congress, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), and the Janata Samajbadi Party.

Challenges ahead:
Deuba faces several challenges as the Prime Minister of Nepal. The country is grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, economic slowdown, and political instability. He will have to work towards resolving the political crisis, holding fresh elections, and addressing the demands of the Madhesi community. Additionally, he will have to strengthen Nepal's ties with neighboring countries, particularly India and China.