Koshi Province Faces Political Instability Amidst Frequent Government Changes
Summary
Koshi Province has experienced significant political instability with frequent changes in government and cabinet reshuffles, leading to criticism of the provincial assembly and federalism in Nepal.
Key Points
- Koshi Province has undergone six government formations and dissolutions in four years, with 18 cabinet expansions or reshuffles.
- Frequent government changes have caused instability and raised questions about the effectiveness of federalism in the province.
- Hikmat Kumar Karki of CPN UML has served as Chief Minister three times, Uddhav Thapa of Nepali Congress twice, and Kedar Karki once.
- More than four dozen individuals have held ministerial positions, with some appointed multiple times across different cabinets.
