Nepali Congress Ministers Halt Resignation in Koshi Province Amidst Coalition Talks
Summary
Nepali Congress ministers in Koshi Province have temporarily halted their resignations at the request of Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki as coalition negotiations continue. The CPN (Maoist Centre) is seeking ministry allocations and other agreements before joining the provincial government.
Key Points
- The resignations of four Nepali Congress ministers and one state minister in Koshi Province were paused after Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki requested a delay.
- The CPN (Maoist Centre) is negotiating for ministries in the same number or proportion as the Congress currently holds, with talks centered on power sharing and ministry allocation.
- The two parties are also discussing a common minimum program, budget review, public interest bills, and the issue of renaming the province.
- CPN (UML) leaders say the coalition can proceed without increasing the number of ministries, and a formal meeting is scheduled to finalize the deal.
