Karnali Government Cabinet Complete Under Mangal Bahadur Shahi
Summary
Karnali’s cabinet under Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi has been completed with the appointment of three new ministers from his party and the NCP (UML). The reshuffle highlights ongoing coalition management challenges and internal party disputes over ministerial selection.
Key Points
- Mangal Bahadur Shahi completed the 7-member Karnali cabinet after appointing three additional ministers on Thursday.
- Milan Khadka Roka, Kalyani Khadka and Jumkit Lama were appointed from Shahi’s party, while Tekraj Pachhai, Jeet Bahadur Malla and Kal Bahadur Hamal were named from the NCP (UML).
- Shahi was appointed Chief Minister on July 28 with NCP (UML) support and has been closely watched for how he manages the coalition.
- Internal disagreement over minister selection, including the dropping of Bindaman Bisht, has added to the political challenge facing Shahi.
