Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid said the Cabinet Division is fully prepared to hold the new government’s oath-taking ceremony on any day before February 17. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on Saturday afternoon, he stated that preparations are complete even if the ceremony takes place as early as tomorrow. Around one thousand guests are expected to be invited to the event, and all necessary arrangements are being finalized.

Regarding who will administer the oath to the newly elected members of parliament, the secretary mentioned that the government may nominate someone for the task. He added that either the Chief Justice or the Chief Election Commissioner could conduct the oath ceremony. After the members of parliament take their oaths, the President will administer the oath to the leader of the majority party and the new cabinet, following established procedure.

The secretary’s remarks indicate that the administrative groundwork for the transition to the new government is complete, awaiting only the final scheduling of the ceremony.