Bagmati Province Government Faces Leadership Change Discussions Amidst Coalition Disputes

Summary

Discussions on changing the leadership of Bagmati Province government intensify amid coalition disputes between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, with administrative reforms pressing for a cabinet reduction from 14 to 8 ministries starting Shrawan 1.

Key Points
  • Leadership change discussions in Bagmati Province government rise amid coalition disputes between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML.
  • UML demands government leadership based on previous gentleman's agreement and expects a cabinet reshuffle alongside ministry reduction.
  • Nepali Congress factions differ, some opposing immediate change citing stability and good governance, others pushing for ousting the current government.
  • Opposition CPN remains neutral but watches internal disputes, emphasizing decisions depend on central party leadership consensus.
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