Far-Western Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah's Government Faces Uncertainty
Summary
Far-Western Province Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah's government has fallen into a minority after coalition partners withdrew support, putting his second term at risk. The cabinet reshuffle made to ease internal Congress disputes is now likely to unravel as the province faces a vote-of-confidence crisis.
Key Points
- Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah reshuffled his cabinet to manage factional disputes within the Nepali Congress and keep his government stable.
- The government lost its majority after CPN-UML withdrew support over a disputed budget, forcing Shah to face a likely vote of confidence.
- Several ministers and state ministers appointed in recent reshuffles are now expected to leave office as the political equation shifts again.
- UML and CPN are reportedly preparing to form a new government, making Shah's return to a majority look increasingly unlikely.
