CPN (Maoist Centre) to Join Koshi Province Government Led by Indra Bahadur Angbo
Summary
The CPN (Maoist Centre) is set to join the Koshi Province government led by Indra Bahadur Angbo, with talks underway over ministerial shares, cabinet criteria and the exit of Congress ministers. The party has also pressed for revisiting the province’s name and for balancing the budget before power-sharing moves ahead.
Key Points
- Discussions are underway in Biratnagar for the CPN (Maoist Centre) to join the Koshi Province government under Indra Bahadur Angbo’s leadership.
- Province in-charge Rajendra Rai said the party will prioritize competence, inclusivity and future electoral strength when selecting ministers.
- The party is also pushing to reopen the debate on renaming Koshi Province after amending provincial assembly rules.
- Rai warned that the party may support the government from outside if the budget and power-sharing terms are not improved.
