Bagmati Province Government Formation Faces Controversy Amidst Party Disputes
Summary
Bagmati Province’s government formation has turned controversial after RPP’s provincial parliamentary party backed UML leader Kiran Thapa Magar despite a contrary directive from the party’s central leadership. Constitutional and party-law arguments now surround the claim, while the Province Chief and assembly process move toward a final decision.
Key Points
- UML leader Kiran Thapa Magar’s claim to form the Bagmati Province government has triggered a dispute after RPP’s provincial parliamentary party backed him against the central leadership’s directive.
- Bagmati Provincial Assembly officials say government formation is constitutionally in its final stage and that the Province Chief must rely on the parliamentary party’s majority claim.
- RPP leaders say the party’s central committee has not approved participation in the government and has begun disciplinary action against the lawmakers involved.
- The new chief minister will still need a vote of confidence within 30 days after appointment.
