Coalition Governments in Provinces Face Crisis Amidst Political Maneuvering
Summary
Coalition governments between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML in provinces face a crisis following the collapse at the center, sparking political instability and debates over federalism and possible abolition of Provincial Assemblies.
Key Points
- Coalition government between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML is in crisis or broken in most provinces.
- Local level elections are scheduled for Baishakh with discussions on holding Provincial Assembly elections simultaneously.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party is advocating for the abolition of Provincial Assemblies, causing concern among old parties and civil society.
- Political leaders and intellectuals criticize old parties for destabilizing governments out of lust for power, harming federalism.
- Public dissatisfaction grows as government instability continues, with warnings that old parties risk extinction if power politics persist.
