Bagmati Government Formation Efforts Underway by UML
Summary
UML is working to form a new Bagmati provincial government and is in talks with RPP as the deadline set by Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota nears. The claim to form the government is expected to be submitted once RPP decides whether to support the coalition.
Key Points
- UML has begun efforts to form the Bagmati government and is negotiating with RPP, which is seen as decisive in the process.
- Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota had set a deadline for submitting claims under Article 168(2) of the constitution.
- UML's chief minister candidate Kiran Thapamagar and other leaders are holding talks in Hetauda, while RPP says no final decision has been made yet.
- A majority of 53 members is needed in the 104-member Bagmati Provincial Assembly to form the government.
