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Nepali Congress discuss government formation & future course of action
The Nepali Congress key committee met to discuss the country's political situation and future strategy following a power-sharing deal with CPN-UML to form a new government. The agreement includes a rotation for the prime ministerial position, with Oli leading first and Deuba for the remaining term. Prachanda, the current PM, faces a vote of confidence amid calls for his resignation.
Nepali Congress & CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance
Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman and former prime minister K P Sharma Oli reached an understanding on forming a new coalition on Monday midnight, according to former foreign minister Narayan Prakash Saud.
Nepal government recalls 11 ambassadors, including from India
Nepal government recalls ambassadors from 11 countries, including India and the US, appointed under the Nepali Congress' quota after PM Prachanda terminated alliance with the party and joined KP Sharma Oli.
Nepal PM Prachanda wins vote of confidence in Parliament
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has won a vote of confidence in Parliament, his fourth within 18 months of taking office. The vote came after the main Opposition Nepali Congress boycotted the voting process and chanted slogans against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane, accused of misappropriation of cooperative funds. The government required at least 138 votes to win the vote of trust.
Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister resigns in a setback for Prachanda-led coalition govt
Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Upendra Yadav resigned as his party to withdraw from the coalition government. The ruling Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda-led coalition still holds a majority but may face stability challenges in the long term. Opposition parties may try to topple the government, with reports suggesting Nepali Congress mobilizing support from other parties to challenge the ruling government.
Nepal President's economic advisor resigns after criticising inclusion of Indian territories in map on Nepal Rs 100 notes
The economic advisor to Nepal's President resigned over remarks on new hundred-rupee notes with a controversial map. President approved Chiranjivi Nepal's resignation, citing media misinterpretation. The new map includes disputed territories. Former Prime Minister Oli criticized the advisor, sparking debate on national interest and diplomatic implications. India rejects Nepal's new map, expressing discontent with the decision to issue new notes. Nepal's government stands by its decision, despite India's objections.
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India's policy towards Nepal remains unchanged, assures envoy after meeting top new ministers
India has assured Nepal of its unchanged policy towards the country, following the recent political developments, reports the Nepalese media. India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, conveyed this assurance during separate meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun.
China influences Nepal's coalition breakup
PM Prachanda formed an alliance with the CPN-UML after the coalition collapsed. He reshuffled the cabinet and created an eight-point programme. China's alleged push for Leftist unity and India's strategic interests are closely watched.
Nepal PM Prachanda wins vote of confidence
Prachanda on Sunday exuded confidence that he will comfortably win a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives. Prachanda, 68, sought a vote of confidence as two parties in the seven-party alliance - Rastriya Prajatantra Party and CPN-UML - withdrew support to his government. They refused to endorse Prachanda's proposal to back Nepali Congress leader Ramchandra Paudel for the post of president.
Nepal heads towards fresh instability as Oli ditches Prachanda
India's key northern neighbour Nepal may again be heading towards political instability with KP Oli led - CPN-UML - on Monday withdrawing its support to Prachanda-led government following a rift over backing the main opposition party's candidate for the presidential polls.
Former Nepal PM Oli's party to withdraw support to Prachanda-led government in Nepal
Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli-led CPN-UML party on Monday decided to withdraw its support to the Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda"- led government, citing changes in the political equation, dealing yet another jolt to the fragile two-month-old ruling coalition in the country.
Prachanda set to become Nepal's next Prime Minister with support from Oli-led CPN-UML
A crucial meeting of former prime minister K P Sharma Oli-led opposition CPN-UML, CPN-Maoist Centre, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and other smaller parties agreed to form a government under the leadership of 'Prachanda'.
Moves of KP Oli to keep India glued to Nepal
During his last stint as PM, KP Oli was helped by the Chinese embassy to keep his coalition intact. India's relations with Nepal suffered a setback after the Oli government had in 2020 ratcheted up the Nepal-India dispute over Lipulekh-Kalapani-Limpiyadhura area in 2020 - at a time when the Indian Army had been resisting the PLA.
Beneath new Nepal PM Prachanda's mild manner lies a tough interior
Prachanda is known as an "ultimate opportunist" and has always ended up in a power position despite claiming to be the victim. According to media reports, his critics say he is "self-centred and clever", and will leave his closest aides behind if it benefits him.Many had claimed the Maoists were an irrelevant party as they only won 32 out of the 275 seats in the House of Representatives.
President Bhandari appoints CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Prachanda as Nepal's new PM
After talks with Prime Minister Deuba failed, Prachanda reached the private residence of CPN-UML chairman Oli to seek his support to become the Prime Minister. He was joined by leaders of other smaller parties. Nepali Congress is the largest party with 89 seats in the House of Representatives while CPN-UML and CPN-MC have 78 and 32 seats, respectively.
PM Deuba's ruling Nepali Congress emerges single largest party in Nepal polls
Elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) and seven provincial assemblies were held on November 20. The counting of votes started on Monday.
Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba set to seek vote of confidence
The lower house was unconstitutionally dissolved by President Bidya Devi Bhandari for the second time in five months on May 22 at the recommendation of then Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.
Nepal Congress to take political and legal actions against Parliament dissolution
President Bhandari on Saturday dissolved the 275-member House and announced mid-term polls on November 12 and 19 after she determined that both embattled Prime Minister Oli and the Opposition alliance's candidate Sher Bahadur Deuba were not in a position to form a government.
Nepal's Opposition alliance to stake claim to form government under Deuba's leadership
The alliance of political parties including the Nepali Congress (NC), CPN (Maoist Center), the Upendra Yadav-faction of Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) and the ruling CPN-UML's Madhav Nepal faction has claimed to have the support of 149 lawmakers of the House of Representatives (HoR), said Gagan Thapa, a key leader of the NC.
Nepal plunges into fresh crisis with Oli losing trust vote
If Oli fails that vote, once against Article 76 (2) could be invoked if any member presents a ground on which he or she can obtain a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives, the President shall appoint such a member as the prime minister.
Prachanda, Chief of Nepal's CPN-MC, proposes to drop 'Maoist Centre' from party name
This has created a situation where Prime Minister Oli suddenly sees his position strengthened in the party, as he has a clear majority in the Central Committee and Parliamentary Party.
Nepal's SC quashes unification of Oli-led CPN (UML) and Prachanda-led CPN (Maoist Center)
The court said then CPN-UML and then CPN (Maoist Centre) would return to the pre-merger stage and if they were to merge, they should apply at the Election Commission as per the Political Parties Act, according to Kathmandu Post newspaper.
Charges of horse trading fly thick & fast in Nepal
While the Dahal-Nepal faction needs support of lawmakers to oust Oli through a no-confidence motion, Oli himself would need dozens of parliamentarians to save his position.
Prachanda-led group announces fresh agitation against House dissolution in Nepal
Nepal plunged into a political crisis on December 20 after Oli, in a surprise move, recommended dissolving the 275-member House, amidst a tussle for power with the chairman of the Nepal Communist Party's (NCP) splinter faction led by 'Prachanda'.
China steps up efforts to save Communist Party’s govt in Nepal
The Chinese Communist Party made a lot of efforts to bring the then CPN-UML and Maoist Centre together to form the Nepal Communist Party, and their interest is to keep unity intact, said the people in the know.
Nepal’s ruling party leaders Prachanda and KP Sharma Oli close to a deal
China, led by its envoy Hou Yanqi in Kathmandu, played a critical role in forging in what is being described as a temporary truce between Oli and Prachanda, ET has learnt. The Chinese mission played an active role by engaging with all stakeholders, including President Bidya Devi Bhandari.
CPN-UML names KP Sharma Oli as Nepal's next Prime Minister
KP Sharma Oli, 65, served as the country's prime minister from October 11, 2015 to August 3, 2016. He is known for his pro-China stance.
Swaraj, Nepalese leaders discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties
Sushma had also held talks with top CPN-UML leaders, in a bid to mend ties with the party at a time when it is set to lead the next government.
Nepal polls: Left alliance wins 3 parliamentary seats
CPN-UML candidate from Manang district in North-West Nepal Polden Chhopang Gurung won the election by defeating his nearest rival Tek Bahadur Gurung of the Nepali Congress, officials said.
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