Madhesh Province's Ruling Party Threatens to Withdraw Support from Government
Summary
UML in Madhesh Province has threatened to withdraw support from the government, accusing Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav of failing to implement a 15-point agreement and act in line with public sentiment. Finance Minister Yuvraj Bhattarai said CPN would not withdraw support, even as political discussions intensify.
Key Points
- UML parliamentary party leader Saroj Kumar Yadav said the party may withdraw support if the government continues to ignore the agreement reached before joining the coalition.
- The party accused Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav of failing to implement the 15-point deal and of not addressing allegations of administrative irregularities.
- Finance Minister Yuvraj Bhattarai said CPN would not withdraw its support and that government work would speed up from October.
- Discussions are intensifying over whether the current coalition in Madhesh Province will remain intact.
