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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The leader of former communist rebels became Nepal’s new prime minister Sunday with the support from his ex-opponent and other smaller political parties. The announcement was made by the office of President Bidhya Devi Bhandari after the Maoist communist party leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal met her to stake his claim for the prime minister following last month's elections in a major twist in politics in the Himalayan nation.

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed Maoist Center leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal as the Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation, Nepal President's Office said.

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday evening appointed Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, as the new Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation.

The leader of former communist rebels became Nepal's new prime minister Sunday with the support from his ex-opponent and other smaller political parties.

Dahal becomes PM in alliance with main opposition after last month's election returned a hung parliament