Congress Debates Coalition Government in Koshi Province Amidst Internal Strife

Summary

The Nepali Congress debates its coalition government in Koshi Province amid internal party conflicts, with discussions on rotating the chief ministership and disagreements over alliances with UML.

Key Points
  • Nepali Congress attributes its election defeat to the past coalition culture, especially the coalition with UML.
  • Vice President Bishwaprakash Sharma leads coordination efforts for the party's role at provincial and local levels.
  • Disputes persist within Congress about forming a new government and changing the chief minister before the budget presentation.
  • Internal factional conflicts in Congress hinder government change, while UML shows interest in communist unity.
  • The current Koshi Province Assembly composition includes UML with 40 members and Congress with 29 members.
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