Opposition Parties Congress and UML Face Deadline for Provincial Government Reshuffle

Summary

Nepali Congress and CPN-UML face a looming deadline to reshuffle six provincial governments based on a prior rotational agreement amid internal party disputes and changing coalitions.

Key Points
  • Nepali Congress and CPN-UML are nearing the deadline to reshuffle six provincial governments as per a rotational agreement.
  • The agreement, originally between Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Sharma Oli, involves rotating leadership of provinces between the two parties.
  • Internal disputes and election setbacks have affected both parties, complicating the government reshuffle process.
  • Discussions on reshuffling have occurred but no final decision has been made; responsibility lies with party leaders, particularly KP Sharma Oli.
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