Congress pulls plug on Koshi government
Summary
The Nepali Congress has withdrawn its support from the Koshi provincial government, increasing pressure on Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki to secure a fresh vote of confidence. The move could trigger new coalition talks in the 93-member provincial assembly.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress decided to pull its support from the Koshi provincial government led by Hikmat Kumar Karki.
- The party has informed the provincial assembly that its lawmakers will now sit on the opposition benches.
- Karki now faces a vote of confidence in a hung 93-member assembly, potentially reopening coalition negotiations.
- The Congress had been sharing power with the CPN-UML before the coalition came under strain.
