Two UML leaders in race for Bagmati chief minister
Summary
Two UML leaders, Jagannath Thapaliya and Kiran Thapa, are competing for the chief minister position in Bagmati province following a power-sharing agreement with the Nepali Communist Party. The provincial assembly sees a complex coalition-building process involving multiple parties to secure majority support.
Key Points
- CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party reached an agreement for UML to lead Bagmati provincial government.
- Jagannath Thapaliya and Kiran Thapa emerged as main contenders for chief minister position from UML.
- Bagmati provincial assembly has 104 members, with no single party holding a majority, requiring coalition support.
- Bagmati has experienced six chief ministers and frequent government changes over eight years due to coalition shifts and internal party disputes.
