Too many aspirants leave Sudurpaschim chief minister struggling to fill cabinet

Summary

Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khagaraj Bhatta is facing difficulties completing his cabinet as more lawmakers seek ministerial posts than available positions. The party central leadership will choose three ministers and two ministers of state from 12 recommended names.

Key Points
  • Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khagaraj Bhatta has only three ministerial slots and two state minister slots left to fill.
  • The provincial committee recommended 12 lawmakers to the party’s central leadership because there are more aspirants than posts.
  • The nominees come from the former Maoist Centre, Nagarik Unmukti Party and Unified Socialist factions that merged into the NCP.
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