Khagraj Bhat to Stake Claim for Sudurpashchim Chief Minister
Summary
Khagraj Bhat is staking claim to become Chief Minister of Sudurpashchim with backing from the CPN-UML. He is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy today after the Province Chief set a deadline for the claim.
Key Points
- Khagraj Bhat is seeking to become Chief Minister of Sudurpashchim Province.
- Province Chief Nazir Mian set an 11 AM deadline for claim submission under Article 168(2) of the Constitution.
- Bhat says the oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for 3 PM today, with a small cabinet to be formed afterward.
- The claim is backed by CPN-UML, following a three-point agreement between CPN and CPN-UML on Shrawan 9.
