Coalition Partners Agree on Government Expansion and Vote of Confidence in Koshi Province
Summary
The CPN (UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal have agreed to expand the Koshi Province government within a week, with Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki set to seek a vote of confidence the following week. The parties are also close to finalizing ministry allocation and a common minimum program.
Key Points
- The CPN (UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal reached an agreement to expand the Koshi Province government within the next week.
- Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki is expected to take a vote of confidence the following week.
- The parties say ministry allocation and cabinet formation should be finalized by tomorrow after several rounds of talks in Biratnagar.
- A five-member task force under Indra Bahadur Angbo will prepare a common minimum policy and program.
