Nepal Communist Party Faces Internal Dispute Over Provincial Government Formation
Summary
The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) in Karnali Province supports a no-confidence motion against Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel, amid internal disputes over coalition formation involving the Nepali Congress and UML.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress recalled ministers in Karnali but maintained support while the Maoist Centre moved a no-confidence motion against Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel.
- Maoist Centre provincial leaders allied with Congress, but central leaders oppose joining the government now.
- Discussion continues on possible coalitions between Maoist Centre and UML at the center, with local Maoist leaders emphasizing leftist unity.
- The decision to support Jeevan Bahadur Shahi as Chief Minister remains unless the Maoist Centre's central committee directs otherwise.
