Bagmati Province Government Formation Faces Hurdles Amidst Coalition Negotiations
Summary
Bagmati Province’s government formation has stalled as UML and CPN struggle to secure enough support amid internal UML disputes and ongoing talks with RPP and Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party. RPP says it will not join the power-sharing contest for now, though leaders suggest a deal could still emerge within days.
Key Points
- Bagmati Province’s new government formation is stuck because the left alliance has not yet secured the numbers needed to claim power.
- RPP’s central committee decided not to join any current provincial power-sharing arrangement, even as UML and CPN continue trying to persuade it.
- UML leader and Bagmati Provincial Assembly member Kiran Thapa Magar said the party is still discussing support from RPP and Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party.
- CPN chief whip Ratna Prasad Dhakal said talks with RPP have reached a positive stage and a new government could be formed within a week.
