Bagmati Province Government Plans to Increase Ministries from 8 to 11 Amidst Political Negotiations

Summary

Bagmati Province is considering expanding its ministries from 8 to 11 as coalition parties negotiate over power sharing and administrative management. Chief Minister Kiran Thapa and ruling partners remain divided over the distribution of ministries, with no immediate plan for a final decision.

Key Points
  • Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa is preparing to expand the provincial ministries from 8 to 11 amid coalition negotiations.
  • The ruling parties remain divided over how ministries should be distributed, with the CPN demanding more representation and a more balanced allocation.
  • Officials say the current structure has created administrative confusion, with multiple secretaries handling ministry functions in a divisional style.
  • Leaders from the coalition say discussions are ongoing, but there is no immediate agreement to increase or reduce the number of ministries.
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