NC-led Madhesh government in deeper crisis as NCP ministers resign
Summary
The Nepali Communist Party has withdrawn from the Madhesh provincial government, deepening the crisis for Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav’s NC-led administration. Four ministers have resigned as parties move to form new alliances and Yadav faces a vote of confidence within a week.
Key Points
- The Nepali Communist Party has pulled out of the Madhesh provincial government and recalled its four ministers.
- Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav’s government is under greater pressure as he must seek a vote of confidence within a week.
- NCP parliamentary party leader and Finance Minister Yuvaraj Bhattarai said the party stepped aside to help resolve the political deadlock in the province.
- The CPN-UML had already withdrawn its ministers earlier, leaving the NC-led government in a deeper crisis.
