Koshi Province Political Maneuvering Amidst Shifting Alliances

Summary

Political maneuverings in Koshi Province highlight potential shifts with the Nepali Congress considering leaving the UML-led government, while leftist parties eye alliance for a stable majority.

Key Points
  • The Nepali Congress is reportedly considering leaving the UML-led Koshi government but has not made an official decision.
  • CPN UML and CPN leftist parties may form a majority alliance in Koshi Province with a combined 57 lawmakers.
  • Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki and UML leadership are engaged in talks amid concerns about repeated government changes.
  • There is growing speculation about a leftist alliance government forming in Koshi Province, leveraging internal frictions between Congress and UML.
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