Power roller-coaster: On Maoists and UML sharing power in Nepal
2 years, 3 months ago

Power roller-coaster: On Maoists and UML sharing power in Nepal

The Hindu  

There seems to be no limit to the opportunism in Nepal’s top polity. Newly minted Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal’s Communist Party of Nepal was part of a six-party alliance led by the Nepali Congress that collectively finished just above the absolute majority mark in the parliamentary elections held in November. After being denied this, legitimately, in his blatant hunger for power, he immediately took the expedient route of aligning with the leading Opposition party, the Communist Party of Nepal led by Khadga Prasad Oli, securing the Prime Minister’s post, for a period of half of the term of the new government. The renewal of the alliance between the two “leftist” parties — barely years after the falling out between the UML faction led by Mr. Oli and the Maoists led to a change of government with the NC aligning with the Maoists and a smaller UML faction led by Madhav Kumar Nepal besides other parties — suggests that the loaves of power, rather than ideology or principle, are what are more tempting for Mr. Oli and Mr. Dahal. For Mr. Dahal to repeat his habit of performing political volte-faces and to join hands with Mr. Oli despite a clear mandate for the pre-election coalition that he was a part of, suggests yet another period of opportunistic political wrangling that would hamper governance in Nepal.

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Nepal’s ruling parties’ bid to change electoral laws could deal a blow to inclusivity
2 months ago

Nepal’s ruling parties’ bid to change electoral laws could deal a blow to inclusivity

The Hindu  

Nepal’s two big parties, which formed a coalition government six months ago calling for constitutional amendments “for political stability,” have reneged on their promise. “No law can be enacted by ignoring inclusivity.” Mr. Thapaliya’s remarks were in response to the two big parties’ push to raise the threshold before presenting a Bill to amend and consolidate the election law, prepared …

Nepal’s new prime minister seeks vote of confidence in parliament, secure more than two-third votes
8 months, 1 week ago

Nepal’s new prime minister seeks vote of confidence in parliament, secure more than two-third votes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister …

View from the Himalayas | An uphill task for Nepal’s not-so-new PM Oli
8 months, 2 weeks ago

View from the Himalayas | An uphill task for Nepal’s not-so-new PM Oli

Hindustan Times  

After surviving four-floor tests in the last one and a half years, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ lost a vote of confidence on July 12. On July 14, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist leader Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli replaced the Chairman of the Nepal Communist Party. Nepal’s communist parties have very similar ideological orientations - historical suspicions …

​Unprincipled alliances: The Hindu Editorial on politics in Nepal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

​Unprincipled alliances: The Hindu Editorial on politics in Nepal

The Hindu  

The adage that there are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends, only permanent interests in politics could explain many a twist in shifting political alliances across the democratic world. On Saturday, incumbent Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of the Communist Party of Nepal predictably lost a trust vote, after only 63 of the 275-member House of Representatives backed …

K P Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's new Prime Minister
8 months, 2 weeks ago

K P Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's new Prime Minister

The Hindu  

K P Sharma Oli was appointed Nepal's Prime Minister for the third time on July 14 to lead the new coalition government that faces the daunting challenge of providing political stability in the country. President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed Oli as the new Prime Minister of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist -Nepali Congress coalition. Late on July 12 …

Leader of Nepal’s largest communist party named new prime minister
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Leader of Nepal’s largest communist party named new prime minister

Al Jazeera  

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli becomes the new PM after the country’s two largest parties form a coalition. The leader of Nepal’s largest communist party, Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, has been named the prime minister after shaping a new alliance in the country’s turbulent parliament. He is replacing Pushpa Kamal Dahal, whose 18-month-old government collapsed on Friday after Oli’s party, the …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ loses vote of confidence in Parliament
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ loses vote of confidence in Parliament

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on Friday lost his vote of confidence, leading to the fall of his one-and-a-half-year-old government. After Friday’s vote, Speaker Devraj Ghimire announced that of the 258 parliamentarians present, 63 voted in the Prime Minister’s favour while 194 voted against. As per a deal reached between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML, the two …

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal loses vote of confidence in Parliament — Who will be the new PM?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal loses vote of confidence in Parliament — Who will be the new PM?

Live Mint  

Nepal’s prime minister lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Friday after the largest party in his coalition government withdrew its support, which would now force him to step down from office after 19 months in power. Pushpa Kamal Dahal failed to get the support of more than half the members of the House of Representatives, the lower house …

Nepal’s prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal’s prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down

Associated Press  

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s prime minister lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Friday after the largest party in his governing coalition withdrew its support, forcing him to step down from office after 19 months in power. Dahal had to move a confidence motion in parliament after his main ally in government, the Communist Party of Nepal decided to …

Nepal PM Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 after key ally's withdrawal of support
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal PM Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 after key ally's withdrawal of support

Hindustan Times  

Kathmandu, Nepal's embattled Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who lost support from two major alliance partners earlier this week, is set to seek a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives on July 12, it was announced on Thursday. Nepal PM Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 after key ally's withdrawal of support The prime minister …

Nepal’s Pushpa Kamal Dahal govt in minority as key ally withdraws support 4 months after polls
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepal’s Pushpa Kamal Dahal govt in minority as key ally withdraws support 4 months after polls

Live Mint  

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, faced a major crisis on Wednesday, July 3, when a key ally in his multi-party coalition withdrew its support, reducing his government to a minority. Eight ministers from the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist resign en-masse from the government, formally exiting the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led cabinet. Communist Party …

Nepali Congress, CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepali Congress, CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance

The Hindu  

In a dramatic political development, Nepal's two largest parties — Nepali Congress and CPN-UML — have inked a midnight power-sharing deal to form a new 'national consensus government' to replace the coalition government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda.” Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist chairman and former prime minister K.P. …

Nepali Congress, CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance: Reports
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepali Congress, CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance: Reports

New Indian Express  

KATHMANDU: Nepal's two largest parties—the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML—have forged a midnight deal to form a new 'national consensus government' in the politically fragile Himalayan nation to oust Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', media reports said on Tuesday. The agreement was signed at midnight on Monday by Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified …

View from the Himalayas | Nepal's fragmented Parliament struggles with governance amid political turmoil
9 months, 4 weeks ago

View from the Himalayas | Nepal's fragmented Parliament struggles with governance amid political turmoil

Hindustan Times  

In any vibrant parliamentary democracy, ruling and opposition parties constantly nit-pick each other over various issues. The main opposition, Nepali Congress, blocked the House for weeks, demanding a parliamentary committee investigate Home Minister Ravi Lamichhane’s alleged involvement in a cooperative scam. The main opposition, the Nepali Congress, and Prime Minister Prachanda’s Maoist party were coalition partners until the election. Though …

Nepal's ruling coalition party splits, govt manages narrow majority in parliament
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal's ruling coalition party splits, govt manages narrow majority in parliament

India TV News  

Kathmandu: The Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal, one of the coalition partners in the Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government, has split after a majority of its lawmakers and over two dozen central committee members applied for a new party at the Election Commission, following internal discontent. The Rai-led faction registered the application for a new party while the party's chair Deputy …

View from the Himalayas | New coalition, old policy? How Nepal govt’s new parties must strike a balance in the region
1 year ago

View from the Himalayas | New coalition, old policy? How Nepal govt’s new parties must strike a balance in the region

Hindustan Times  

Even for those following Nepal’s political developments closely, keeping track of splits, mergers, coalitions, and unifications of its numerous communist parties can seem arcane. In a flurry of events last week, the three communist parties came together in the ruling coalition, with Prime Minister Prachanda expelling the Nepali Congress, the largest party in the 275-member Parliament, from the government. The …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal to seek vote of confidence today
1 year ago

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal to seek vote of confidence today

Hindustan Times  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence from Parliament on Wednesday, days after the Maoist leader dumped the Nepali Congress and forged a new alliance with the Communist Party of Nepal party. Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda Prachanda, a former guerilla leader belonging to the Communist Party …

Realpolitik of a Maoist - The Hindu
1 year ago

Realpolitik of a Maoist - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda does it again. Last week, the Nepal Prime Minister and Communist Party of Nepal pulled away from a coalition with the Nepali Congress, the single largest party in Parliament, and joined hands with the Communist Party of Nepal to form a new ruling coalition. Return of Zardari Asif Ali Zardari, leader of the Pakistan People’s Party, …

Nepal PM 'Prachanda' to seek third vote of confidence by March 13: report
1 year ago

Nepal PM 'Prachanda' to seek third vote of confidence by March 13: report

The Hindu  

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is seeking to hold his third vote of confidence in Parliament by March 13, days after he forged a new alliance with the CPN-UML, a media report said on Saturday. The third round of vote of confidence comes after Mr. Prachanda, a former guerilla leader, dumped the Nepali Congress and forged a new …

Nepal’s Communist bloc | New coalition, old politics
1 year ago

Nepal’s Communist bloc | New coalition, old politics

The Hindu  

Last week, Nepal saw dramatic political developments. On March 4, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ abruptly ditched the Nepali Congress, his key coalition partner, and joined hands with the Communist Party of Nepal, or UML. “A vindictive Mr. Oli, meanwhile, was desperate; he was unable to digest that Prachanda had abandoned him after being elected Prime Minister with his backing.” After …

Nepal PM ‘Prachanda’ forges new alliance with ex-premier Oli’s party after splitting with Nepali Congress
1 year ago

Nepal PM ‘Prachanda’ forges new alliance with ex-premier Oli’s party after splitting with Nepali Congress

The Hindu  

Nepal’s ruling alliance broke down after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s Communist Party of Nepal switched sides from the Nepali Congress and joined with the K.P. Mr. Prachanda’s CPN party had fought the 2022 general elections with the Nepali Congress. However, Mr. Prachanda was elected Prime Minister with the backing of the CPN-UML, the second largest party with 78 …

New Government alliance in Nepal after Maoist Centre-Nepali Congress coalition collapses
1 year ago

New Government alliance in Nepal after Maoist Centre-Nepali Congress coalition collapses

Hindustan Times  

The ruling coalition between the Communist Party of Nepal and the Sheh Bahadur Deuba-headed Nepali Congress has collapsed in the Himalayan country, and a new coalition government under Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal will on Monday swear in a fresh council of ministers, according to former Finance Minister Surendra Pandey. The widening distance between the Maoist Centre and Nepali Congress, …

BJP plans outreach to South Africa’s ANC, Bangladesh’s Awami League, and the Communist Party of Nepal (MC)
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP plans outreach to South Africa’s ANC, Bangladesh’s Awami League, and the Communist Party of Nepal (MC)

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will be attending the BRICS political parties plus dialogue in South Africa convened by the African National Congress later this year, BJP national president J.P. Nadda announced in New Delhi on July 5. Mr. Nadda also announced that the BJP will be hosting a delegation of the ruling Awami League of Bangladesh and the Communist Party …

In Nepal, a fledgling political outfit gives traditional parties a run for their money
1 year, 10 months ago

In Nepal, a fledgling political outfit gives traditional parties a run for their money

The Hindu  

When Swarnim Wagle, an economist and former vice-chairman of Nepal’s National Planning Commission, announced on March 30 that he was quitting the Nepali Congress, it came as a bombshell for many political watchers. “How it can change the Nepali political landscape is yet to be seen, but it has definitely made a forceful entry; a promising start.” Days after the …

Nepal’s RSP withdraws support to incumbent Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led govt
1 year, 10 months ago

Nepal’s RSP withdraws support to incumbent Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led govt

India TV News  

Nepal’s RSP withdraws support to incumbent Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led govt The Rastriya Swatantra Party has 21 seats in the Parliament. Kathmandu: The Rastriya Swatantra Party on Friday decided to withdraw its support to Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda-led government, said party Chief Rabi Lamichhane. Earlier in December 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal was sworn in as the Prime Minister …

In Nepal politics, a push for the new
1 year, 10 months ago

In Nepal politics, a push for the new

Hindustan Times  

One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors. President of the newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane and the party’s new star campaigner Swarnim Wagle beat their rivals from established parties with handsome margins. This time around, Yadav salvaged his reputation as a common candidate of more …

China Loses Ground in Nepal
1 year, 11 months ago

China Loses Ground in Nepal

The Diplomat  

Since the formation of a new government following elections in November, Nepal has witnessed an escalated Chinese engagement on the political front. New Chinese envoy Chen Song, since his arrival in January of this year, has been aggressively engaging with Nepal’s political leaders, following in the footsteps of former Ambassador Hou Yanqi. Participation in the GSI forum, touting a new …

Nepal’s ruling coalition delays cabinet expansion as speculation continues about PM Prachanda’s India visit
2 years ago

Nepal’s ruling coalition delays cabinet expansion as speculation continues about PM Prachanda’s India visit

The Hindu  

Nepal’s ten-party ruling alliance failed to name new members to the Cabinet on Thursday as disagreement continued among its leaders about the distribution of portfolios. He had earlier announced his visit, saying, “I will go to India before April 20.” Changing allies Mr. Prachanda’s government was sworn in on December 26 after he managed to get support from the former …

Ruling Parties in Nepal Fail to Reach Consensus on Power-sharing Deal, Cabinet Expansion Likely on Friday
2 years ago

Ruling Parties in Nepal Fail to Reach Consensus on Power-sharing Deal, Cabinet Expansion Likely on Friday

News 18  

Nepal’s 10-party ruling alliance on Thursday failed to reach a consensus on the power-sharing deal, causing yet another delay in the expansion of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”. Top leaders held meetings at the Prime Minister’s official residence here at Baluwatar to reach an agreement on the distribution of ministries among various political parties. Power …

How Did the Ceremonial President Become a 'Power Centre' in Nepal? - News18
2 years ago

How Did the Ceremonial President Become a 'Power Centre' in Nepal? - News18

News 18  

The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 has not given executive powers to the President. Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal Maoist Centre, who is also the current Prime Minister, broke the alliance with the Communist Party of Nepal Unified Marxist–Leninist, for electing a ‘favourable’ President. In Balkot, Prime Minister Dahal had made an agreement to take …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal wins vote of confidence but with different set of coalition partners
2 years ago

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal wins vote of confidence but with different set of coalition partners

Firstpost  

Prachanda on Sunday exuded confidence that he will comfortably win a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives New Delhi: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal got a vote of confidence for the second time in 70 days, this time with a different set of coalition partners. According to a report in the Kathmandu Post, “With the change in …

Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda To Face Second Vote Of Confidence Today
2 years ago

Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda To Face Second Vote Of Confidence Today

ABP News  

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is all set to face a vote of confidence in Parliament on Monday. This will be the second floor test for his government within the span of three months Prachanda exuded confidence on Sunday that he will easily win this vote of confidence, reported news agency PTI. The 10 parties that make up …

Nepal PM wins confidence vote in parliament
2 years ago

Nepal PM wins confidence vote in parliament

Al Jazeera  

The vote was called after Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s old coalition allies pulled out of the government over the choice of a new president. Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has won a vote of confidence in parliament after securing the support of the opposition centrist Nepali Congress party and other smaller groups, which are now expected to join his new …

Nepal’s Realpolitik in Uncertain Times: Why Democratic Transition is Not Over Yet in Himalayan Nation - News18
2 years ago

Nepal’s Realpolitik in Uncertain Times: Why Democratic Transition is Not Over Yet in Himalayan Nation - News18

News 18  

While Nepal’s democracy is well-known for its surprise elements, considering it was ruled by a consensus government, it was expected that the newly formed government will have a greater leaning towards governance and curing endemic developmental disorders instead of letting realpolitik come to full circle in no time. An unexpected haggling over Nepal’s presidential election was not something desirable, especially …

The week in 5 charts | Hathras rape-murder case, Nepal’s ‘revolving-door’ politics, Delhi excise scam case, and more
2 years ago

The week in 5 charts | Hathras rape-murder case, Nepal’s ‘revolving-door’ politics, Delhi excise scam case, and more

The Hindu  

Hathras rape and murder | SC/ST court acquits three, holds one guilty of culpable homicide The gang rape that took place in Bul Garhi, a tiny village near Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, marked a new phase in the eventful history of rape-as-caste-atrocity in the 21st century. In Nagaland, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party’s Neiphiu Rio will lead the coalition government …

After Sri Lanka and Pakistan, now Nepal in crisis: Political turbulence in the neighbouring nation explained
2 years ago

After Sri Lanka and Pakistan, now Nepal in crisis: Political turbulence in the neighbouring nation explained

Firstpost  

Nepal has been engulfed by a political crisis yet again. Three parties, including the country’s second-largest, have quit Nepal’s coalition government after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ threw his support behind another party’s candidate for president. Prachanda on Friday announced he would back Ram Chandra Paudel from the Nepali Congress party over the Communist Unified Marxist Leninist party’s Subash …

Former Nepal PM Oli's party withdraws support to Prachanda-led government in Nepal
2 years, 1 month ago

Former Nepal PM Oli's party withdraws support to Prachanda-led government in Nepal

The Hindu  

Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. 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. "We decided to withdraw from the government after the Nepal Prime Minister started working in a different …

Nepal government in disarray over Prime Minister’s choice of President
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal government in disarray over Prime Minister’s choice of President

The Hindu  

Ram Chandra Paudel is set to become Nepal’s next President after he was backed by eight political parties on February 25 but the development may bring down the fragile two-month-old government of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, which could plunge the Himalayan nation once again into political turmoil. Principal opposition party Nepali Congress' senior leader Mr. Paudel was endorsed …

Nepal Presidential Polls: Nomination Filing Process Begins; PM Prachanda Endorses Opposition Candidate
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal Presidential Polls: Nomination Filing Process Begins; PM Prachanda Endorses Opposition Candidate

News 18  

Nepal on Saturday began the process of filing nomination papers for the March 9 presidential election that may change the power equation in the country after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ sidelined his coalition partner and endorsed the Opposition Nepali Congress’ leader Ramchandra Poudyal for the top post. Poudyal, 78, is likely to succeed incumbent Bidya Devi Bhandari as …

‘Prachanda’ ditches KP Oli for Dueba in Nepal Presidential election
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Prachanda’ ditches KP Oli for Dueba in Nepal Presidential election

Hindustan Times  

Nepal’s eight political parties have decided to back Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Poudel for the country's presidency scheduled for March 9. The election to the post of president is likely to change the current power equation as Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has decided not to support the Communist Party of Nepal candidate for the post. The eight …

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party not to join government immediately
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party not to join government immediately

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Rastriya Swatantra Party in Nepal has decided not to join the government immediately. Rastriya Swatantra Party decided to quit the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government. According to a report in the Kathmandu Post, the party decided to leave the government after Prime Minister Dahal refused to re-appoint party president Rabi Lamichhane as the Home Minister. The conflict arose after …

The twists and turns of Nepali politics
2 years, 1 month ago

The twists and turns of Nepali politics

Hindustan Times  

The turn of events since Nepal’s November 20 general election last year is a litany of unexpected tales. Prachanda’s turn After the election, the Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda took just about everyone by surprise when he decided to desert the ruling coalition, which had contested as a joint front. The curious case of Rabi Lamichhane But in the …

Nepal: Why did PM Dahal meet CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli ahead of presidential election?
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal: Why did PM Dahal meet CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli ahead of presidential election?

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal met CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli at the latter’s residence in Balkot. Rastriya Swatantra Party quit government Rastriya Swatantra Party has decided to quit the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government. According to a report in the Kathmandu Post, the party decided to leave the government after Prime Minister Dahal refused to re-appoint party …

Nepal’s RSP withdraws from coalition government of PM Prachanda
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal’s RSP withdraws from coalition government of PM Prachanda

The Hindu  

The Rastriya Swatantra Party on Sunday decided to withdraw from Nepal’s ruling coalition after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” refused to reinstate the party’s flamboyant chairman Rabi Lamichhane as the Home Minister after he recently re-acquired his citizenship. Mr. Lamichhane was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister on December 26 last year. During a press conference organised after …

Nepal: Dahal's govt under pressure as RSP’s claim for home ministry is backed by Oli
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal: Dahal's govt under pressure as RSP’s claim for home ministry is backed by Oli

Firstpost  

The coalition government in Nepal is divided over whether the home ministry should be given to the Swatantra Party. New Delhi: The Rastriya Swatantra Party, a major partner in the ruling coalition in Nepal, has threatened to withdraw from the government after the prime minister refused to reinstate party president Rabi Lamichhane as home minister. The conflict arose after the …

Prachanda-led coalition in Nepal vows to retrieve territories from India, silent on row with China
2 years, 2 months ago

Prachanda-led coalition in Nepal vows to retrieve territories from India, silent on row with China

Firstpost  

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said his country will seek a balanced relation with India and China Kathmandu: Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who won the trust vote in the ‘Pratinidhi Sabha’, or the house of representatives, has said that his country will seek a balanced relation with India and China. The coalition led by him in the …

Pushpa Kamal Dahal | The rebel who embraced the status quo
2 years, 3 months ago

Pushpa Kamal Dahal | The rebel who embraced the status quo

The Hindu  

Pushpa Kamal Dahal has a fatal attraction with power. In fact, the UML-CPN’s sudden marriage of convenience is a throwback to the previous elections in 2017 when both parties had formed the government with a commitment to merge into a single Nepal Communist Party.Much water has flowed through the Bagmati river since then with Mr. Oli’s refusal to hand over …

Twist in Nepal poses a new challenge to India
2 years, 3 months ago

Twist in Nepal poses a new challenge to India

Hindustan Times  

The November 20 elections have turned out to be one of high drama, even by Nepal’s standards of quick political turn-arounds. As the 5 pm deadline to stake claim for premiership approached, the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”, ditched the Nepali Congress and decided to shake hands with Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, the chairman …

'Government will follow balanced, trustworthy ties with India', says former Nepal PM Oli's party
2 years, 3 months ago

'Government will follow balanced, trustworthy ties with India', says former Nepal PM Oli's party

Firstpost  

KP Sharma Oli’s Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist is among the parties in the new ruling coalition New Delhi: Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s party CPN has sought to dispel the perception that Oli values ties with China more than the relationship with India, reported TOI. The report further added Pradeep Gyawali, who is the former foreign …

The View from India | riveting political drama next door
2 years, 3 months ago

The View from India | riveting political drama next door

The Hindu  

Barely a month after what many thought was a welcome and important poll outcome in neighbouring Nepal, the situation changed quite starkly over the Christmas weekend. Congratulating Mr. Dahal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “The unique relationship between India and Nepal is based on deep cultural connect and warm people-to-people ties. Meanwhile, India, along with Russia and China, abstained from …

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