CM Yadav to face trust vote today

Summary

Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav will face a vote of confidence in the Madhesh Province Assembly today after the CPN (UML) and the Nepali Communist Party withdrew support from his government. The Province Chief has summoned the session in line with constitutional provisions.

Key Points
  • The Madhesh Province Assembly is scheduled to meet at 1 pm today for a confidence vote on Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav.
  • The session was called by the Province Chief on the recommendation of the Province Council of Ministers under Article 183(1) of the Constitution.
  • Yadav is seeking a fresh vote after the CPN (UML) and the Nepali Communist Party withdrew support from his government.
  • Four ministers from each party had resigned earlier when their parties pulled support from the government.
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