Writ filed at SC demanding PM seek vote of confidence

Summary

Advocate Birendra KC filed a writ at the Supreme Court demanding Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli seek a vote of confidence after the Janata Samajbadi Party withdrew support over a month ago.

Key Points
  • Advocate Birendra KC filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court demanding PM KP Sharma Oli seek a vote of confidence in Parliament.
  • The petition follows Janata Samajbadi Party withdrawing support from the government on July 16, 2025.
  • Article 100 of Nepal’s Constitution requires a vote of confidence within 30 days of losing coalition support.
  • More than a month has passed without PM Oli seeking the vote, which the petition claims violates the Constitution.
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