Karnali Chief Minister Fails to Expand Cabinet Amidst Political Negotiations
Summary
Karnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi has failed to expand his cabinet even 11 days after taking office, leaving the provincial government to function without ministers. The delay has stalled policy decisions, file approvals, and budget implementation as coalition partners continue political negotiations over ministry allocation.
Key Points
- Mangal Bahadur Shahi has not been able to expand the Karnali cabinet 11 days after being appointed chief minister.
- The lack of ministers has slowed policy decisions, file approvals, and development budget spending in the province.
- UML says the chief minister has not taken the initiative to resolve the cabinet formation dispute.
- Shahi says the delay is tied to a broader political agreement and coordination with the center, not just province-level bargaining.
