Thapa seeks Oli’s support to save Congress-led Madhesh government
Summary
Gagan Thapa has appealed to KP Sharma Oli to help preserve the Congress-led government in Madhesh Province as Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav faces a confidence-vote deadline. The crisis follows the UML’s withdrawal of support and a wider political realignment in the province.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa met KP Sharma Oli in Gundu and urged him to restore the coalition in Madhesh Province.
- The Madhesh government fell into crisis after the UML withdrew support and recalled its four ministers, forcing Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav to seek a trust vote within 30 days.
- The UML had explored a new alliance with JSP Nepal, Janamat Party and the NCP, but the plan stalled because key leaders have not endorsed it.
- Madhesh Province has seen repeated government changes this assembly term, and Yadav now depends on support beyond Congress if the UML votes against him.
