PM Oli’s plan to axe underperforming ministers hits NC wall
Summary
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's plan to reshuffle the cabinet, including removing underperforming ministers, has been stalled due to resistance from coalition partner Nepali Congress led by Sher Bahadur Deuba.
Key Points
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's cabinet reshuffle plans have been halted due to resistance from coalition partner Nepali Congress (NC).
- NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba expressed reservations about an immediate reshuffle following a meeting with PM Oli.
- The planned reshuffle aims to remove underperforming and controversial ministers across parties including UML, JSP, and LSP.
- Several UML ministers likely to be replaced, but internal conflicts in NC delay decision-making and proposal of new ministerial candidates.
