Parties seal new National Assembly seat sharing deal

Summary

The Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Madheshi parties have agreed on a new National Assembly seat-sharing deal after previous talks with the Nepali Communist Party collapsed. Elections will be held for 18 seats on January 25, with one member appointed by the President.

Key Points
  • A new seat-sharing deal for the National Assembly elections has been reached by Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Madheshi parties.
  • The previous agreement collapsed due to demands by the Nepali Communist Party for more seats.
  • The Nepali Congress will contest nine seats, UML eight, and the Janata Samajbadi Party/Loktantrik Samajbadi Party one seat.
  • Elections for 18 seats are scheduled for January 25, with one member appointed by the President.
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