Bagmati CM Baniya says he will resign only after majority is demonstrated
Summary
Bagmati Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya says he will resign only after the new ruling alliance proves it has the numbers to form a government. The UML-led alliance still falls short of a clear majority in the 104-member Provincial Assembly, leaving the next government formation uncertain.
Key Points
- Indra Bahadur Baniya said he would step down only if the new alliance shows a constitutional basis and enough seats to replace his government.
- The CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party are pushing for a new Bagmati government, with Jagannath Thapaliya proposed as chief minister.
- The alliance currently has 51 seats in the 104-member Provincial Assembly, short of the 53 needed for a majority.
- The RPP has not yet decided whether to support the coalition, keeping the government formation process uncertain.
