Madhesh chief minister to seek confidence vote on November 14

Summary

Madhesh Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav will seek a vote of confidence on November 14 after the CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party withdrew support from his government. The provincial assembly has been summoned for the vote as Yadav works to secure the 54 seats needed to retain a majority.

Key Points
  • The Madhesh provincial assembly will meet on November 14 for Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav’s confidence vote.
  • Yadav is seeking the vote after the CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party withdrew their support from his government.
  • The assembly’s Business Advisory Committee will meet on November 13 to finalize the session agenda.
  • The 107-member assembly requires at least 54 members for a government to retain a majority.
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