Congress and UML Agree to Maintain Provincial Alliances and Oppose Ordinances
Summary
Nepali Congress and CPN-UML have agreed to maintain their alliance in provincial governments and jointly oppose government ordinances, protesting both in parliament and on the streets.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress and CPN-UML agreed to maintain their alliance governments in the provinces with possible leadership changes by mutual consent.
- Both parties agreed to jointly oppose and seek repeal of eight ordinances introduced by the government led by Balen Shah.
- Discussions involved top and secondary leaders including Congress Vice-President Bishwaprakash Sharma and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli.
- Opposition parties expressed dissatisfaction with provisions in the Constitutional Council Ordinance regarding decision-making majority and protested the appointment recommendations.
- An understanding was reached to continue the previous 7-point agreement related to provincial government cooperation.
