Bagmati Province Chief Minister to Seek Confidence Vote for Sixth Time
Summary
Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indrabahadur Baniya will seek a vote of confidence on Bhadra 1 after the UML withdrew support, reducing the Congress-led government to a minority. He needs the backing of at least 53 lawmakers in the 110-member assembly as rival parties explore a new coalition.
Key Points
- Indrabahadur Baniya will face a sixth confidence vote in the second term of the Bagmati Province Assembly on Bhadra 1.
- The Congress-led government has become a minority after UML withdrew its support, leaving Baniya short of the majority needed to stay in power.
- Baniya currently has support from 38 lawmakers and needs 15 more votes to secure the government.
- Political negotiations are ongoing between UML and Maoist Center, while RPP and NMKP have said they will not join the government formation process.
