Khagraj Bhatta Appointed Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province
Summary
Khagraj Bhatta has been appointed Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province with UML support after years of political setbacks and shifting coalition dynamics. The article traces his long leftist political career, repeated electoral defeats, and the internal Maoist disputes that delayed his rise.
Key Points
- Khagraj Bhatta was appointed Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province by Province Chief Nazir Mian and took the oath of office and secrecy.
- His appointment came after shifting alliances between Congress, UML, and Maoist Center repeatedly changed the balance of power in the province.
- The article reviews Bhatta’s long political career, including his activism, arrests, organizational roles, and repeated electoral defeats in Dadeldhura.
- Bhatta says his new role brings both challenges and opportunities and that he will work through dialogue and coalition balancing.
