Bagmati Province Politics Stirred by Central Power Sharing Deal

Summary

The power-sharing deal between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML has stirred politics in Bagmati Province, resulting in ministers gearing up to resign but halting amid awaiting party decisions. Despite political tensions, cooperation and governance reforms continue.

Key Points
  • Power-sharing agreement between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML at the central level impacted Bagmati Province politics causing instability.
  • CPN-UML ministers prepared to resign but delayed after awaiting official decisions from party centers.
  • The alliance between UML and Congress in Bagmati remains cordial with no local animosity despite central political influences.
  • Bagmati Province has reduced ministries to eight to cut administrative expenses and increase capital expenditure as part of governance reforms.
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