Congress Leader Bishwa Prakash Sharma Claims Leadership of Koshi Province Government
Summary
Nepali Congress Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma asserts the party will lead the Koshi Province government, despite internal disputes over the parliamentary party leadership and challenges from UML's KP Sharma Oli.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma claims Congress will lead the Koshi Province government following a rotational leadership agreement with the UML.
- Currently, the UML leads the Koshi government while Congress holds four ministerial posts as part of a coalition arrangement.
- Internal disputes within Congress persist over the appointment of the parliamentary party leader and prospective Chief Minister, with factions supporting Uddhav Thapa and Amrit Aryal.
- UML Chairman and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resists the leadership change, preferring a Chief Minister from his own party.
