Karnali Government Expansion Stalled Over Ministry Portfolios
Summary
Disagreement between coalition partners over ministry distribution has stalled the expansion of Karnali’s government for more than two weeks. CPN leader Mangal Bahadur Shahi became chief minister with UML support on July 12, but the cabinet has yet to be expanded.
Key Points
- Mangal Bahadur Shahi was appointed Chief Minister of Karnali on July 12 with support from CPN (UML).
- The 7-member cabinet was expected to be split with CPN taking three posts and UML four, but the coalition partners have not settled the final portfolio distribution.
- CPN has pushed for either an equal share of ministries or more attractive portfolios, delaying cabinet expansion for 16 days.
- UML leader Yamlal Kandel says the original arrangement had already been agreed upon before the chief ministerial claim was filed.
