Hikmat Kumar Karki to Continue as Chief Minister of Koshi Province
Summary
Hikmat Kumar Karki will continue as Chief Minister of Koshi Province after top CPN-UML leaders, including KP Sharma Oli, reached an agreement at Oli’s residence in Bhaktapur. Karki will remain in office until a new arrangement is made and a fresh government is formed.
Key Points
- Top CPN-UML leaders agreed to keep Hikmat Kumar Karki as Chief Minister of Koshi Province for now.
- The decision followed a more than five-hour meeting at KP Sharma Oli’s residence in Gundhu, Bhaktapur.
- Karki reportedly refused to give up the post immediately, prompting the interim arrangement.
- The party will make further decisions once a new government or alternative setup is ready.
