Nepali Congress Splits with CPN-UML Over Power Sharing

Summary

The Nepali Congress has become estranged from the CPN-UML over power sharing disagreements, leading to resignations and sacking of ministers in provincial governments, with preparations to break alliances in Sudurpashchim and Karnali.

Key Points
  • Nepali Congress and CPN-UML have become estranged due to failed power sharing talks.
  • Four Nepali Congress ministers resigned in Karnali, and UML ministers were sacked in Sudurpashchim.
  • Disputes have also arisen in Bagmati province regarding the alliance.
  • Nepali Congress is preparing to break power-sharing alliances with UML in provincial governments.
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