CPN-UML Pursues Bagmati Province Government Change, Internal Leadership Dispute Emerges
Summary
CPN (UML) is pushing for a change in the Bagmati Province government with internal disputes emerging over party leadership and cabinet reshuffling ahead of planned power sharing from July.
Key Points
- CPN (UML) is actively seeking to lead the Bagmati Province government starting from next July based on pre-agreed power-sharing arrangements.
- Disputes have surfaced within UML regarding the leadership of the parliamentary party, with dissatisfaction toward current leader Jagannath Thapaliya.
- There is internal debate over the reduction of ministries in Bagmati Province government from 14 to 8, affecting ministerial positions especially within UML.
- Final decisions regarding government leadership and cabinet reshuffle are expected to be made by the central party leadership of UML and the Nepali Congress as per agreements.
