Karnali Government Faces Internal Factionalism Delaying Expansion
Summary
Factionalism inside the Nepali Communist Party has delayed cabinet expansion in Karnali, leaving Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi unable to fully form the provincial government for a month. The oath-taking ceremony for three new ministers was postponed after internal party objections and intervention from party leaders in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Factionalism in the NCP parliamentary party has delayed the formation of Karnali’s provincial government.
- Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi planned to appoint Bindaman Bista, Jumkit Lama and Milan Khadka as ministers, but the oath-taking was postponed.
- Six MPs led by Chief Whip Krishna Bahadur GC submitted a letter of attention against Shahi to the party central office.
- Party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and co-chairman Madhav Nepal intervened from the headquarters after the dispute escalated.
