CPN (UML) Far-West Province Parliamentary Party Withdraws Support to Congress-Led Provincial Government

Summary

CPN (UML) Far-West Province Parliamentary Party has withdrawn its support to the Congress-led provincial government following dissatisfaction with budget and dismissal of UML ministers.

Key Points
  • CPN (UML) Far-West Province Parliamentary Party withdrew support to the Congress-led provincial government effective from 5 PM.
  • The withdrawal followed the dismissal of UML ministers from their posts by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah.
  • UML had expressed continuous dissatisfaction with the provincial budget of fiscal year 2083/84, registering expenditure cut proposals within the government.
  • Dialogue attempts between Congress central leadership and UML for agreement failed, leading to dismissal of UML ministers and the breakdown of the coalition.
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