Bagmati Province Assembly Speaker Selection Stalled Amidst Ruling Coalition Power Struggle
Summary
The selection of the Speaker of the Bagmati Provincial Assembly has stalled amid a power struggle between ruling coalition partners CPN (UML) and CPN. The deadlock has also delayed the provincial assembly session, cabinet completion, and several pending bills.
Key Points
- The Bagmati Provincial Assembly has been unable to elect a Speaker after Bhuwan Kumar Pathak resigned, leaving the post vacant.
- A dispute within the ruling coalition, especially between CPN (UML) and CPN, has delayed the assembly session and cabinet completion.
- CPN lawmakers Krishna Prasad Khanal and Ratna Dhakal are reportedly in contention for the Speaker post.
- Several bills, including amendments related to higher education, forests, finance, and drinking water, remain stuck in parliamentary committees.
