Gandaki Province Government’s Future Uncertain Amid Centre’s Power Shift

The ongoing power struggle in Sudurpashchim Province has raised concerns about its impact on the country’s seven provinces, including Gandaki Province.

Following the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led government’s decision to sack three ministers and a state minister from the CPN-UML in Sudurpashchim Province, the party’s ministers in Karnali Province have also tendered their resignations.

Meanwhile, top leaders of the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML in Gandaki Province have arrived in Kathmandu for discussions.

The Sudurpashchim Province government’s decision to sack ministers from the CPN-UML has sparked concerns about the future of the coalition government in Gandaki Province.

Gandaki Province’s Coalition Government

The Gandaki Province government is currently led by the Nepali Congress, with the CPN-UML as its coalition partner.

The province has a nine-member cabinet, with the Nepali Congress holding five ministries and the CPN-UML holding four.

However, the recent developments in Sudurpashchim Province have raised concerns about the stability of the coalition government in Gandaki Province.

Numbers Game

The Gandaki Province Assembly currently has 59 members, with the Nepali Congress holding 27 seats, the CPN-UML holding 22 seats, and the NCP holding seven seats.

The Nepali Congress needs the support of 30 members to form a government, and with the NCP’s support, it can easily achieve a majority.

However, the CPN-UML’s chances of forming a government are slim, as it would require the support of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and the Progressive Democratic Party.

Leaders’ Reaction

Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey has stated that discussions are underway with top leaders in Kathmandu, but no new developments have taken place yet.

CPN-UML’s central secretary and Gandaki Province parliamentary party leader Khagaraj Adhikari has also arrived in Kathmandu for discussions.

Nepali Congress parliamentary party chief whip Prakash Baral has stated that the party is waiting for an official decision from the centre before making any moves.