Janata Samajwadi Party Withdraws Support to Lumbini Province Government

Summary

Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal has withdrawn its support for the Lumbini Province government led by Chief Minister Chetanarayan Acharya, and has instructed its assembly members to vote against his confidence motion. Acharya is scheduled to face a vote of confidence today after the party’s decision took effect from Bhadra 1.

Key Points
  • Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal has withdrawn support for the Lumbini Province government led by CPN (UML) Chief Minister Chetanarayan Acharya.
  • The withdrawal is effective from Bhadra 1, and Acharya is taking a vote of confidence today.
  • JSP Nepal General Secretary Dr. Surendra Kumar Jha issued a letter informing the Province Assembly leadership about the decision.
  • The party has issued a whip directing its Province Assembly members to vote against the confidence motion.
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