Bagmati Province Chief Minister Secures Vote of Confidence Amidst Opposition Boycott
Summary
Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar secured a confidence vote from 57 of 58 attending lawmakers after opposition parties boycotted the session. The vote, led by Deputy Speaker Apsara Chapagain, drew criticism over parliamentary norms and democratic legitimacy.
Key Points
- Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar won a vote of confidence in the Provincial Assembly with 57 of 58 attending lawmakers backing him.
- The main opposition Nepali Congress, Naya Shakti Party Nepal, and Hamro Nepali Party boycotted the session, citing a court case over the government formation process.
- Deputy Speaker Apsara Chapagain presided over the meeting in the absence of the Speaker, but her decision to proceed without the opposition was criticized as a breach of parliamentary norms.
- The article argues that the vote was a technical victory for the ruling coalition but a democratic setback for Bagmati Province.
