Nepal`s parliament has elected women`s rights campaigner Bidhya Devi Bhandari as its first female president, in a move hailed as a milestone.
She is the second person to hold the mainly ceremonial role.
The 54-year-old is currently the vice-chair of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist).
Ms Bhandari was defence minister from 2009 to 2011. As president, she has promised to champion minority and women`s rights in Nepal.
Earlier this month, Nepal`s parliament chose its new prime minister, KP Sharma Oli.
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