Provincial alliances crumble as cracks develop in Congress-UML ties
Summary
The Nepali Congress has decided to end its alliance with the CPN-UML in all seven provinces, triggering a major shift in provincial power dynamics as talks with the NCP begin for new coalition arrangements.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress has decided to end its governing alliance with the CPN-UML across all seven provinces.
- The collapse followed disagreements over the handling of provincial governments and Gen Z protests.
- Congress is exploring a new alliance with the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
- Provincial assemblies have varying seat distributions, making the NCP's support crucial for forming future governments.
