Karnali CM to seek vote of confidence today
Summary
Karnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi will seek a vote of confidence in the provincial assembly on Wednesday without first expanding his Cabinet. Coalition partners are still negotiating the allocation of ministerial portfolios.
Key Points
- Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi was appointed on July 28 but has not yet expanded his Cabinet.
- He is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence at 3 pm on Wednesday in the Karnali Provincial Assembly.
- The NCP and UML are still discussing how to divide ministerial portfolios, while the Cabinet remains a one-member team.
- The Karnali Provincial Assembly has 40 members, and the chief minister needs 21 votes to win the confidence motion.
