Karnali Government Faces Stalemate as Party Headquarters to Resolve Ministerial Appointments
Summary
A dispute within the ruling CPN in Karnali has stalled the appointment of three provincial ministers, pushing the final decision to the party headquarters. Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi postponed Monday’s swearing-in ceremony after the party failed to agree on the nominees.
Key Points
- Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi postponed the scheduled swearing-in ceremony for three ministers in Karnali after the CPN could not finalize names.
- The dispute centers on factional competition between former Socialist and former Maoist groups over ministerial shares and appointments.
- The party headquarters will now decide the three ministerial nominees, with Prachanda and Madhav expected to resolve the deadlock.
- The ministries allocated to the CPN include Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development, Agriculture, and Industry and Tourism.
