Fresh trouble in Janakpur as Janamat Party pulls the plug on provincial government

Summary

The Janamat Party has withdrawn support from the Nepali Congress-led provincial government in Madhesh, causing political instability and efforts to form a new coalition amid internal party splits.

Key Points
  • Janamat Party withdrew support from the Nepali Congress-led provincial government in Madhesh.
  • The party split into two factions with conflicting claims of support within the provincial assembly.
  • New parliamentary party leader Chandan Singh is negotiating with other parties to form a new coalition.
  • The current government faces criticism for inefficiency, with a majority threshold of 51 seats in a 107-member provincial assembly.
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