Indra Bahadur Angbo Discusses Koshi Province Politics and Communist Movement
Summary
Indra Bahadur Angbo says the CPN joined the Koshi Province government to prevent instability and keep the provincial assembly from dissolution, even though UML retained the chief ministership. He defends the coalition, outlines plans to review the budget and improve governance, and blames Kathmandu’s centralized mentality for weakening federalism.
Key Points
- The CPN entered the Koshi Province government to avoid a possible mid-term election or dissolution of the provincial assembly.
- Indra Bahadur Angbo says the party had hoped to lead Koshi Province, but an agreement between top leaders left the chief ministership with UML.
- He says the new coalition will review the budget, prioritize hospitals, roads, jobs and anti-corruption measures, and maintain government stability.
- Angbo argues that federalism is being weakened by the center’s failure to transfer real powers, laws and resources to the provinces.
