Bagmati CM Kiran Thapa Magar wins vote of confidence
Summary
Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar secured a vote of confidence in the Provincial Assembly with 57 votes, narrowly surpassing the required majority. Support from ruling coalition lawmakers and a last-minute six-point agreement helped stabilize the provincial government despite internal disputes.
Key Points
- Kiran Thapa Magar won the confidence vote in the 104-member Bagmati Provincial Assembly with 57 votes.
- The ruling coalition’s support came from CPN (UML), the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).
- A six-point agreement among the three ruling parties helped resolve uncertainty before the vote.
- Seven RPP lawmakers defied central instructions and backed the Chief Minister, giving the government immediate stability.
