CPN-UML Ministers Resign from Gandaki Government

Summary

CPN-UML ministers have resigned from the Gandaki government, setting off fresh uncertainty over whether Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey can keep his coalition intact. Congress may need support from RPP and the Nepal Socialist Party to retain power in the province.

Key Points
  • All four UML ministers submitted their resignations to Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey, triggering a possible government change in Gandaki.
  • Congress has 27 lawmakers and needs support from at least two more members to maintain leadership in the provincial assembly.
  • RPP and Nepal Socialist Party could become decisive, but neither party has yet finalized its stance.
  • The article says the current arithmetic remains unstable, with alternative coalition combinations being discussed.
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