Bagmati Province Chief Minister Resigns, New Government Formation Underway
Summary
Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniyan has resigned after the CPN-UML withdrew support, setting off a scramble to form a new government in the 104-member provincial assembly. The Rastriya Prajatantra Party could become decisive as parties fall short of the 53-seat majority needed.
Key Points
- Indra Bahadur Baniyan resigned as Bagmati Province Chief Minister after the ruling coalition partner CPN-UML withdrew support.
- The Nepali Congress has 36 lawmakers, while a proposed UML-CPN coalition reaches only 50 effective votes, leaving the RPP as a possible kingmaker.
- Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota will now begin the constitutional process to invite claims for government formation.
- Internal UML disputes, including a no-confidence motion against parliamentary party leader Jagannath Thapaliya, could further delay the formation of a new government.
