Baniya resigns as Bagmati chief minister after losing majority
Summary
Bagmati Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya resigned after failing to secure enough support for a confidence vote in the provincial assembly. The UML’s withdrawal of support left him without a majority, opening the way for a new coalition government in the province.
Key Points
- Indra Bahadur Baniya resigned as Bagmati chief minister before the confidence vote could take place.
- The UML withdrew support on July 22, leaving Baniya without the numbers needed to govern in the 104-member assembly.
- Baniya had tried unsuccessfully to win backing from the Hamro Nepali Party, RPP and Nepal Workers and Peasants Party.
- The UML and NCP are preparing a coalition and the UML is expected to choose a new parliamentary party leader before staking claim to form the next government.
