CPN-UML Attempts to Replace Lumbini Chief Minister
Summary
CPN-UML has begun efforts to replace Lumbini Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya with Lila Giri, following internal party realignments and instructions from chairman KP Sharma Oli. The party is also weighing a similar move in Koshi, where Hikmat Karki faces pressure but the change is proving more difficult.
Key Points
- CPN-UML is preparing to remove Chet Narayan Acharya and install Lila Giri as Chief Minister of Lumbini Province.
- Party chairman KP Sharma Oli has reportedly instructed Giri to prepare for the transition, which leaders say could be finalized in a few days.
- The move follows shifting alliances inside UML after the party postponed its reorganization dispute and moved ahead under Oli's leadership.
- Oli is also considering changing the Chief Minister in Koshi, though replacing Hikmat Karki is said to be more complicated.
