Koshi Province Chief Minister Wins Confidence Vote Amidst Internal Party Discord
Summary
Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has won a vote of confidence for the third time, but internal discord in the CPN-UML is raising doubts about the stability of his government. The Nepali Congress has said it will support the provincial government if it faces a crisis, even as UML leaders reportedly prepare to push for a leadership change.
Key Points
- Hikmat Kumar Karki secured 57 votes in the Koshi Provincial Assembly and won a confidence vote for the third time in four years.
- Despite the win, deep dissatisfaction inside the CPN-UML is fueling talk of replacing Karki after an upcoming Central Committee meeting.
- The Nepali Congress said it would back the government to preserve stability if it faces collapse or crisis.
- UML lawmakers criticized the distribution of ministries and accused the chief minister of ignoring a directive from KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
