Sudurpaschim Province Faces Political Instability and Governance Challenges
Summary
Sudurpaschim Province is grappling with repeated government changes, two budget vacuums, and slow lawmaking as coalition disputes continue to disrupt governance and development. Preparations are now underway to form a new government under Maoist Centre leader Khagraj Bhatta.
Key Points
- The second term of the Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly has seen four chief ministers and is preparing to appoint a fifth amid continuing political instability.
- Budget passage has failed twice, leaving the province in a budget vacuum and disrupting development works and service delivery.
- Lawmaking has slowed sharply, with only a small number of new bills passed and several public-interest issues still stuck in committees.
- Stakeholders say coalition conflicts and repeated ministerial reshuffles have weakened governance, while a new government is being prepared under Khagraj Bhatta.
