CPN (UML) leader Rameshwor Phyual has proposed Poudel as the chief minister while Parliamentary Party leader of the CPN (Maoist Centre) Shalikram Jammarkattel seconded the motion. The proposal registered at the secretariat of the province assembly of Province No 3, Hetauda, has been presented to the Secretary at the Province Assembly Office, Chaturbhuj Gyawali.

Poudel was elected the Parliamentary Party Leader of CPN (UML) of Province No 3 on Friday.