Bagmati Province Chief Minister Seeks Support for Government Continuity
Summary
Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniyan has sought support from five parties in the Provincial Assembly to keep the provincial government in place after the CPN (UML) withdrew its backing. He said a change in government at this stage would disrupt development and deepen the political deadlock.
Key Points
- Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniyan has asked all five parties in the Bagmati Provincial Assembly to back the current government for continuity and stability.
- The CPN (UML) withdrew its support on July 22, leaving Baniyan in a minority and requiring him to seek a vote of confidence by August 21.
- Baniyan said replacing the government after the current fiscal year's policy, program and budget have already been passed would harm development and frustrate citizens.
- He said the letter was sent after a Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party meeting to resolve the deadlock through dialogue and coordination.
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