Nepal elections | Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN-Maoist Centre chief Prachanda agree to form new government
2 years ago

Nepal elections | Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN-Maoist Centre chief Prachanda agree to form new government

The Hindu  

Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda held a meeting in Kathmandu on November 26 and they agreed to continue their ruling five-party alliance as part of a new majority government in the country. Prime Minister Deuba and CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Prachanda met at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, according to party sources. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the current political developments and explored possibilities for the formation of the new government, said Ganesh Shah, Standing Committee member of the CPN-Maoist Centre. The alliance includes the Nepali Congress led by Prime Minister Deuba, CPN-Maoist led by Prachanda, CPN-Unified Socialist headed by Madhav Nepal, Mahantha Thakur’s Lokatantrik Samajwadi Party and Rashtriya Janamorcha led by Chitra Bahadur.

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View from the Himalayas | An uphill task for Nepal’s not-so-new PM Oli
5 months, 1 week 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 …

K P Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's new Prime Minister
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ loses vote of confidence in Parliament
5 months, 1 week 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 PM Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 after key ally's withdrawal of support
5 months, 2 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
5 months, 3 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
5 months, 3 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. …

View from the Himalayas | Nepal's fragmented Parliament struggles with governance amid political turmoil
6 months, 3 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 PM Prachanda confident of winning Monday's vote of confidence
7 months ago

Nepal PM Prachanda confident of winning Monday's vote of confidence

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has exuded confidence that he would win the trust vote in the House of Representatives on Monday, days after a coalition partner withdrew its support for his government. The Prime Minister is required to take a vote of confidence within 30 days if the party the Prime Minister is representing splits or if …

Nepal's ruling coalition party splits, govt manages narrow majority in parliament
7 months, 2 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 …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal to seek vote of confidence today
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Nepal PM 'Prachanda' to seek third vote of confidence by March 13: report
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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, …

India, Nepal may sign pacts on energy and water during Prachanda’s four-day visit
1 year, 6 months ago

India, Nepal may sign pacts on energy and water during Prachanda’s four-day visit

The Hindu  

As Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda prepares for an official visit to India, the “southern neighbour” maintained silence as fast-paced developments in Nepal remain the talk of the town here. The air of caution around Mr. Prachanda’s visit is partly due to the volatile political condition in Nepal which has witnessed two successive changes in the ruling coalition that …

Nepal’s ruling coalition delays cabinet expansion as speculation continues about PM Prachanda’s India visit
1 year, 8 months 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
1 year, 8 months 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 …

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal wins vote of confidence but with different set of coalition partners
1 year, 9 months 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's PM Prachanda likely to visit India next month on his first overseas trip
1 year, 9 months ago

Nepal's PM Prachanda likely to visit India next month on his first overseas trip

Firstpost  

Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is likely to travel to India on an official visit next month - his first foreign trip since assuming the office for the third time in December last year, a media report said on Thursday. Sources close to the 68-year-old Prime Minister said that his visit to India in the near future is …

Nepal’s Realpolitik in Uncertain Times: Why Democratic Transition is Not Over Yet in Himalayan Nation - News18
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Former Nepal PM Oli's party withdraws support to Prachanda-led government in Nepal
1 year, 9 months 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 …

RPP decides to withdraw support from Prachanda-led govt in Nepal
1 year, 9 months ago

RPP decides to withdraw support from Prachanda-led govt in Nepal

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Prajatantra Party, a key partner in the seven-party ruling alliance in Nepal, has decided to withdraw its support to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'-led government, citing changes in the political equation. Four Ministers from the RPP, including the party’s Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Rajendra Lingden who was part of the coalition government, on …

Nepal government in disarray over Prime Minister’s choice of President
1 year, 9 months 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
1 year, 9 months 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
1 year, 10 months 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 …

The twists and turns of Nepali politics
1 year, 10 months 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?
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Prachanda-led coalition in Nepal vows to retrieve territories from India, silent on row with China
1 year, 11 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 …

Nepal: Does republican transition threatens political stability, still?
1 year, 11 months ago

Nepal: Does republican transition threatens political stability, still?

Firstpost  

In the global context, Japan and Italy are often cited as nations that have had more governments since the end of the Second World War. For the record, three of those prime ministers, namely, incumbent Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as ‘Prachanda’, from his days leading the Maoist underground insurgency against the monarchy, his arch-rival KP Sharma Oli of the …

Pushpa Kamal Dahal | The rebel who embraced the status quo
1 year, 11 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
1 year, 11 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
1 year, 11 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 …

DC Edit | New PM in Kathmandu to pose challenge for Delhi
1 year, 11 months ago

DC Edit | New PM in Kathmandu to pose challenge for Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

It is not certain that the former guerilla leader Pushp Kumar Dahal “Prachanda”, who took the oath of office as Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time on Monday following a strange twist of events, would himself be optimistic of offering his country a modicum of respite from the pulls and pressures of politics unleashed by ambitious top-guns of …

Power roller-coaster: On Maoists and UML sharing power in Nepal
1 year, 11 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 …

Nepal’s new PM takes oath at the helm of fragile coalition
1 year, 11 months ago

Nepal’s new PM takes oath at the helm of fragile coalition

Associated Press  

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister took his oath Monday, leading a fragile coalition that includes his former opponent and other smaller political parties. Maoist Communist party leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal was sworn in by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari at the President House in Kathmandu at a ceremony attended by top officials, diplomats and politicians. Dahal abandoned the …

Ex-guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal ’Prachanda’ takes oath as Nepal’s new PM
1 year, 11 months ago

Ex-guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal ’Prachanda’ takes oath as Nepal’s new PM

Live Mint  

Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" was on Monday sworn-in as the Prime Minister of Nepal for a third time, a day after the former guerrilla leader dramatically walked out of the pre-poll alliance led by the Nepali Congress and joined hands with opposition leader K P Sharma Oli. The new cabinet has three deputy prime ministers - Bishnu Paudel from Oli's …

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' takes oath as Nepal PM; faces tough task of running alliance
1 year, 11 months ago

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' takes oath as Nepal PM; faces tough task of running alliance

The Hindu  

Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal at a ceremony on December 26, 2022 in Kathmandu. Mr. Oli and Mr. Prachanda — both former Prime Ministers, had teamed up to win the election in 2017, the first election conducted according to the 2015 Constitution. Angered by these decisions, Mr. Prachanda began to agitate and …

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' Takes Oath as Nepal's New Prime Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' Takes Oath as Nepal's New Prime Minister

News 18  

Pushpa Kamal Dahal ”Prachanda” was on Monday sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal for a third time, a day after President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed him as the new premier. The 68-year-old former guerrilla leader was appointed as the country’s new prime minister after he submitted a letter to the president showing the support of 169 members in …

Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to be Nepal Prime Minister for third time
1 year, 11 months ago

Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to be Nepal Prime Minister for third time

The Hindu  

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed Pushpa Kamal Dahal, leader of the parliamentary party of the Communist Party of Nepal, Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation. Mr. Dahal and his CPN have the support of 169 elected members in the Pratinidhi Sabha, the Lower House, representing the Communist Party of Nepal, the Rashtriya Swatantra Party, led by Ravi …

CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Prachanda Appointed as Nepal's New PM for 3rd Time
1 year, 11 months ago

CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Prachanda Appointed as Nepal's New PM for 3rd Time

News 18  

CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time on Sunday. Prachanda along with CPN-UML chairman K P Sharma Oli, Rastriya Swatantra Party president Ravi Lamichhane, Rastriya Prajatantra Party chief Rajendra Lingden among other top leaders earlier went to the President’s Office with a proposal to appoint him as …

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' to become Nepal's next PM with support from Oli-led CPN-UML
2 years ago

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' to become Nepal's next PM with support from Oli-led CPN-UML

India Today  

In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, opposition CPN-UML and other smaller parties extended their support to CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”, who is now set to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal. A crucial meeting of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli-led opposition CPN-UML, CPN-Maoist Centre, Rastriya Swatantra Party and other smaller parties agreed to …

Ex-Nepal PM Prachanda strikes deal with Oli, becomes new Prime Minister
2 years ago

Ex-Nepal PM Prachanda strikes deal with Oli, becomes new Prime Minister

India TV News  

Nepal: President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as new Prime Minister of Nepal. The CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Prachanda was appointed new Prime Minister, after the former guerrilla leader dramatically broke away from the five-party ruling alliance led by the Nepali Congress, ending the political uncertainty after last month's general elections failed to produce a clear …

CPN-Maoist Centre chief 'Prachanda' meets Deuba, expresses desire to become Nepal's next PM: Report
2 years ago

CPN-Maoist Centre chief 'Prachanda' meets Deuba, expresses desire to become Nepal's next PM: Report

Firstpost  

The meeting on Saturday assumes significance as President Bidya Devi Bhandari is considering calling the political parties to put forward their claims to form the next government. Kathmandu: Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, the chairman of the CPN-Maoist Centre, has met Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and reportedly expressed his desire to become the country’s new premier, as the two …

Echoes of 2009 in Nepal
2 years ago

Echoes of 2009 in Nepal

The Hindu  

After days of uncertainty, Nepal’s ruling coalition led by the Nepali Congress is within striking range of forming the next government. Several leading lights of the Deuba cabinet like Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand and Minister of State for the Prime Minister’s Office Umesh Shrestha have lost the election to the Pratinidhi Sabha. Working out a power-sharing agreement, against this …

Nepal: Top leaders of ruling coalition hold first meeting after winning election, discuss govt formation
2 years ago

Nepal: Top leaders of ruling coalition hold first meeting after winning election, discuss govt formation

India TV News  

Leaders of five-party ruling coalition began initiatives to form the government after winning 90 House of Representatives seats out of 165 under the first-past-the-post electoral system. Top leaders from the alliance on Monday met Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's official residence here to review the general elections and discuss the formation of a new government. Who are key leaders in …

Nepal General Election 2022: Hung Parliament likely; PM Deuba-led ruling NC emerges single largest party
2 years ago

Nepal General Election 2022: Hung Parliament likely; PM Deuba-led ruling NC emerges single largest party

India TV News  

Election Commission of Nepal on Monday declared the results of 158 seats of Parliament and the results of seven are yet awaited. As per first picture of results, Nepal is facing a hung parliament even as no party got a simple majority in the general election. The ruling coalition comprising the Nepali Congress, CPN-Maoist, CPN-Unified Socialist, Loktantrik Samajwadi Party and …

Deuba-led coalition on its way to winning elections in Nepal
2 years, 1 month ago

Deuba-led coalition on its way to winning elections in Nepal

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s Nepali Congress-led ruling coalition was on Thursday on its way to winning Nepal’s parliamentary elections and has bagged 58 seats out of 101 declared so far. The CPN-Maoist Centre has bagged nine seats, the CPN-Unified Socialist nine and the Rastriya Janamorcha and the Lokatantrik Samajwadi Party two each. The Maoist Centre and CPN-Unified Socialist have …

Nepal Polls: Nepali Congress-Led Coalition Leads In Counting
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal Polls: Nepali Congress-Led Coalition Leads In Counting

ABP News  

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's Nepali Congress -led ruling coalition was on Thursday on its way to winning Nepal's parliamentary elections and has bagged 40 seats out of 65 declared so far. The CPN-Maoist Centre has bagged 7 seats, CPN-Unified Socialist 6 and Rastriya Janamorcha and Lokatantrik Samajwadi Party one each. The CPN-UML partners - the Rastriya Prajatantra Party …

Nepal polls: PM Deuba wins from Dadeldhura; Nepali Congress ahead in election tally
2 years, 1 month ago

Nepal polls: PM Deuba wins from Dadeldhura; Nepali Congress ahead in election tally

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba was elected on Wednesday with a huge margin of votes from the Dadeldhura constituency in far west Nepal for the seventh consecutive time, with his Nepali Congress party leading in the election tally by winning 11 seats so far. The 77-year-old Nepali Congress president Deuba is currently holding the post of Prime Minister for …

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