Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar Struggles to Secure Support for Government
Summary
Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar is struggling to secure a vote of confidence as disputes inside the ruling coalition deepen. The provincial assembly meeting has been postponed multiple times, with the government appearing short of the 53 votes needed to survive.
Key Points
- Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar is making a second attempt to win a vote of confidence in Bagmati Province after failing on Monday.
- Ruling coalition disputes, including tensions within RPP and dissatisfaction in CPN over minister selection, delayed the provincial assembly meeting multiple times.
- Thapa claims support from UML, CPN and RPP lawmakers, but divisions within the coalition have put the government in a minority position.
- The 104-member Bagmati Provincial Assembly requires at least 53 votes for a majority, while Congress and smaller parties are expected to oppose him.
