Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Shah sacks four UML ministers

Summary

Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah has dismissed four CPN-UML ministers amid a budget dispute between the ruling coalition partners, prompting talks of government restructuring.

Key Points
  • Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah has dismissed four CPN-UML ministers.
  • The dismissal follows a dispute over the provincial budget between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML coalition partners.
  • The UML rejected the budget and filed an expenditure-cut motion in the provincial assembly.
  • Discussions have begun on restructuring the Sudurpaschim provincial government under a new political arrangement.
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