Karnali Appoints Fifth Chief Minister, Power Sharing Talks Ongoing
Summary
Mangal Bahadur Shahi has been appointed as the fifth Chief Minister of Karnali with ongoing power-sharing talks between NCP and UML parties aiming to finalize the cabinet expansion.
Key Points
- Mangal Bahadur Shahi, leader of Nepali Communist Party, was appointed as the fifth Chief Minister of Karnali.
- Shahi's oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday along with potential cabinet expansion.
- Power-sharing talks between NCP and UML are ongoing, with disagreements on the distribution of ministries.
- Both parties are negotiating cabinet positions with the aim to finalize the cabinet by Wednesday.
- NCP and UML differ over ministerial distribution due to the merger of Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law with the Chief Minister's office.
