Nepali Congress Decides to Topple PM KP Sharma Oli, Form Govt Under Its Leadership
3 years, 8 months ago

Nepali Congress Decides to Topple PM KP Sharma Oli, Form Govt Under Its Leadership

News 18  

Nepal’s main opposition party Nepali Congress has initiated moves to topple Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and form an alternative government under its leadership with the support of the CPN-Maoist Centre and other parties. The Central Working Committee of the Nepali Congress on Saturday decided to take initiative to form a new government under its leadership, according to party’s senior leader Prakash Man Singh. Informed sources said that a faction of the ruling CPN-UML, Janata Samajwadi Party and CPN-Maoist Centre will also join the move if Nepali Congress takes initiatives to form a new government under its leadership. On Saturday, Prachanda said that the country’s politics had taken a new turn after the NC decided to seek PM Oli’s resignation and take initiative to form the next government under its leadership.

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Amid growing BRI pressure from China, Oli eyes rapprochement with New Delhi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid growing BRI pressure from China, Oli eyes rapprochement with New Delhi

The Hindu  

Every time there is a government change in Kathmandu, the same old discourse, but with added vigour, starts—what kind of foreign policy Nepal shall be pursuing. According to international watchers, one issue that could put Mr. Oli in a tight spot is the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s ambitious infrastructure and connectivity scheme which Nepal signed up to in 2017. …

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli wins vote of confidence with two-thirds majority in Parliament
5 months ago

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli wins vote of confidence with two-thirds majority in Parliament

Live Mint  

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli won a crucial floor test in Parliament on Sunday with more than two-thirds of lawmakers voting in his favour, nearly a week after he was sworn in to lead a coalition government in the politically unstable Himalayan nation. Responding to issues raised by the HoR members Oli said, “I was not and will …

Newly elected Nepal’s PM K P Sharma Oli secures vote of confidence in Parliament
5 months ago

Newly elected Nepal’s PM K P Sharma Oli secures vote of confidence in Parliament

India TV News  

Nepal's newly elected Prime Minister, K P Sharma Oli, on Sunday, reasserted his dominance in Parliament by securing 188 votes, 50 more than the required number to win the vote of confidence. Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire announced Prime Minister Oli's victory Significantly, the motion seeking a vote of confidence was tabled by PM Oli as the Parliament meeting commenced. About …

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 …

Oli heads new Nepal coalition government
5 months, 1 week ago

Oli heads new Nepal coalition government

China Daily  

KP Sharma Oli, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal, meets his supporters after being appointed as prime minister in Kathmandu on Sunday. NIRANJAN SHRESTHA/AP As KP Sharma Oli, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal, or CPN-UML, was sworn in to head a new coalition government on Monday, experts said the incoming administration may offer the mountainous country the …

What Nepal’s new ‘pro-China’ PM KP Sharma Oli means for India
5 months, 1 week ago

What Nepal’s new ‘pro-China’ PM KP Sharma Oli means for India

Firstpost  

KP Sharma Oli has become the prime minister of Nepal the fourth time. However, Oli’s party has vowed that he will pursue a ’neutral’ foreign policy and made concilatory noises towards India KP Oli, the head of the second largest party in Parliament, has become the prime minister of Nepal a fourth time. ‘Neutral foreign policy’ The Times of India …

PM Modi congratulates new Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli
5 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi congratulates new Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated KP Sharma Oli on being appointed the prime minister of Nepal, saying he looked forward to expanding mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Oli, the head of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist, joined hands with Sher Bahadur Deuba’s Nepali Congress …

KP Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister, PM Modi congratulates and vows to deepen bonds
5 months, 1 week ago

KP Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister, PM Modi congratulates and vows to deepen bonds

India TV News  

New Delhi: K P Sharma Oli on Monday was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister for the fourth time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, congratulated K P Sharma Oli, the leader of Nepal's largest communist party, who was reappointed as Nepal's Prime Minister for a fourth term on Sunday. Oli's oath ceremony today On Sunday evening, KP Sharma Oli, …

KP Sharma Oli appointed as Nepal's new prime minister. Who is he?
5 months, 1 week ago

KP Sharma Oli appointed as Nepal's new prime minister. Who is he?

Hindustan Times  

Nepal's communist leader KP Sharma Oli was appointed as the prime minister for the fourth time on Sunday, after former PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ lost the vote of no confidence in the House of Representatives on Friday, news agency PTI reported. Dahal had become the PM in March 2024, when he broke the alliance with Nepali Congress party and …

KP Sharma Oli becomes Nepal PM for the fourth time after fall of Prachanda govt, set to take oath on Monday
5 months, 1 week ago

KP Sharma Oli becomes Nepal PM for the fourth time after fall of Prachanda govt, set to take oath on Monday

Live Mint  

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli reprised his role as Nepal Prime Minister on Sunday following the collapse of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led coalition. Dahal, a former Maoist guerrilla commander better known by his nom de guerre Prachanda, was forced to step down after Oli's party withdrew its support. Since then, a revolving door of ageing prime ministers and a culture of …

The leader of Nepal’s largest communist party has been named the country’s new prime minister
5 months, 1 week ago

The leader of Nepal’s largest communist party has been named the country’s new prime minister

Associated Press  

KATHMANDU, Nepal — The leader of the Nepal’s largest communist party, Khadga Prasad Oli, was named the Himalayan nation’s new prime minister on Sunday following the collapse of a previous coalition government. A veteran politician and three-time prime minister, Oli will be leading a coalition government made up of his Communist Party of Nepal and the Nepali Congress party, the …

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 …

KP Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's Prime Minister, to take oath today
5 months, 1 week ago

KP Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's Prime Minister, to take oath today

India TV News  

CPN-UML chairman KP Sharma Oli is set to take the reins of the country again after Nepal's President appointed him as the Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation on Sunday. About the Coalition Pact K. P. Sharma Oli, CPN-UML chairman, who is set to take the oath as Prime Minister on Monday during a swearing-in ceremony organized at 11 a.m. …

Leader of Nepal’s largest communist party named new prime minister
5 months, 1 week 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’s prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Congress Will Form Government Again in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress Will Form Government Again in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot

News 18  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday said that party leaders are working together in Rajasthan and will form government again in the state. Pilot, who reviewed the preparations for party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s public meeting in Niwai in Tonk district on Sunday, said the BJP tries to divert people’s attention in the name of religion, but the Congress is …

Opposition sets sights on joint front for 2024 after Congress’s poll win
1 year, 7 months ago

Opposition sets sights on joint front for 2024 after Congress’s poll win

Hindustan Times  

Leaders from at least 12 political parties are expected to meet in Patna in next “eight to 10” days to decide on a common opposition front to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday, a day after the Congress swept the Karnataka assembly elections. Bihar chief minister …

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 …

‘Prachanda’ ditches KP Oli for Dueba in Nepal Presidential election
1 year, 9 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 …

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 …

Nepal: Dahal's govt under pressure as RSP’s claim for home ministry is backed by Oli
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Nepal politics, past, present, and future
1 year, 11 months ago

Nepal politics, past, present, and future

The Hindu  

The general elections in Nepal that were held in November passed off peacefully but prospects for a stable government remain elusive. Mr. Oli assumed the post of Prime Minister in 2018 and despite promising Prachanda, never ceded control of the merged Nepal Communist Party. Mr. Oli’s authoritarian traits soon antagonised some of his senior colleagues, Madhav Nepal, Jhala Nath Khanal, …

'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 …

CPN-UML-led alliance will form next govt by Dec: Former Nepal PM Oli
2 years, 1 month ago

CPN-UML-led alliance will form next govt by Dec: Former Nepal PM Oli

India TV News  

Making his statement, former Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli said on Sunday that his CPN-UML-led alliance will secure a clear majority and form the next government by December 1. Oli also said that the new parties will not be able to gather enough votes to become even national parties, leave alone being a threat. "The UML will form …

China’s third-ranked leader Li Zhanshu holds talks with his Nepali counterparts Sharma Oli, Prachanda
2 years, 3 months ago

China’s third-ranked leader Li Zhanshu holds talks with his Nepali counterparts Sharma Oli, Prachanda

The Hindu  

Li Zhanshu, the head of China's legislature and the third-ranked leader in the country's political hierarchy, on September 13 held talks with Nepal's top political leaders, including former Prime Ministers K. P. Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” and discussed bilateral ties and other issues of mutual interest. Li held talks with CPN-UML chairman Oli at the Federal Parliament …

Will form next government in Punjab with BJP, breakaway Akali faction, says Amarinder Singh
3 years ago

Will form next government in Punjab with BJP, breakaway Akali faction, says Amarinder Singh

The Hindu  

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said his party will form the next government in the State along with the BJP and a breakaway Akali faction as he held a surprise meeting with Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar here. I had a very nice cup of coffee with the Chief Minister,” said the former Punjab CM after meeting …

Priyanka Gandhi to decide if she wants to be CM candidate in UP elections: Salman Khurshid
3 years, 3 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi to decide if she wants to be CM candidate in UP elections: Salman Khurshid

India TV News  

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid said that party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will decide whether she wants to be the chief ministerial candidate or not. Ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Khurshid asserted that the Congress Party will fight the UP polls under Priyanka's leadership. "Congress would contest the UP assembly polls under party …

Sher Bahadur Deuba, Nepal's prime minister-elect, to keep cabinet small: Report
3 years, 5 months ago

Sher Bahadur Deuba, Nepal's prime minister-elect, to keep cabinet small: Report

Hindustan Times  

Sher Bahadur Deuba, set to take his oath on Tuesday as the new Prime Minister of Nepal, will reportedly form a small cabinet initially, with some five to seven members comprising representatives from the Nepali Congress and the Communist Party of Nepal. Nepal's prime minister-elect Sher Bahadur Deuba Sher Bahadur Deuba was named as the Prime Minister of Nepal a …

Democracy at stake in Nepal
3 years, 6 months ago

Democracy at stake in Nepal

The Hindu  

Nepal is facing its severest political crisis in decades. Contrary to this, India is being seen backing an autocratic and unconstitutional regime, surviving in ‘caretaker mode’ with the connivance of Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Mr. Oli. The twists and turns It is in the public domain that the Opposition alliance in Nepal filed a petition in the Supreme …

The long shadow of political turmoil in Nepal
3 years, 6 months ago

The long shadow of political turmoil in Nepal

The Hindu  

Politics in Nepal entered another phase of uncertainty last week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nepal in May 2018, shortly after Mr. Oli’s visit. In May 2020 when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 75 km road through Kalapani that linked to the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage route, Mr. Oli upped the ante by whipping up nationalist sentiment, getting a new map …

In Kathmandu, a threat to democracy
3 years, 7 months ago

In Kathmandu, a threat to democracy

Hindustan Times  

Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s decision to dissolve the lower House of Parliament, on the advice of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister K P Oli, is a subversion of constitutional governance, and will push the country into further turmoil and potential conflict. India must articulate its position in support of constitutional governance; supply vaccines to Nepal; and engage fully …

K.P. Oli clings to power even as Nepal President dissolves Parliament
3 years, 7 months ago

K.P. Oli clings to power even as Nepal President dissolves Parliament

The Hindu  

In a controversial move, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari decided to dissolve the lower house of the Nepal Parliament on Friday for the second time in five months and announced midterm elections on November 12 and 19, following a prolonged political stalemate. The vertical division within the Janbadi Samajwadi Party with the Mahanta Thakur-Rajendra Mahato-led faction unwilling to support the opposition …

K P Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister
3 years, 7 months ago

K P Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister

India TV News  

K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the third time on Friday, days after he lost a vote of confidence in Parliament. President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Oli, 69, at a ceremony at Shital Niwas, after he was reappointed to the post on Thursday night as the Opposition …

K P Sharma Oli set to be sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister
3 years, 7 months ago

K P Sharma Oli set to be sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister

India TV News  

K P Sharma Oli is set to be sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the third time on Friday, a day after he was reappointed to the post as the Opposition parties failed to secure majority seats in Parliament to form a new government. President Bidya Devi Bhandari reappointed CPN-UML Chairman Oli, 69, as Prime Minister on Thursday night, …

KP Sharma Oli reappointed Nepal prime minister after Opposition fails to form govt
3 years, 7 months ago

KP Sharma Oli reappointed Nepal prime minister after Opposition fails to form govt

Firstpost  

President Bidya Devi Bhandari had asked the Opposition to come up with the support of majority lawmakers to form a new government by 9 pm Thursday after Oli, 69, lost a crucial trust vote on Monday KP Sharma Oli was reappointed as Nepal Prime Minister on Thursday after the Opposition parties, riddled by factionalism, failed to secure majority seats in …

Nepal President initiates govt formation, gives 3 days time to parties to stake claim
3 years, 7 months ago

Nepal President initiates govt formation, gives 3 days time to parties to stake claim

The Hindu  

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari has called on parties to form a new majority government by Thursday after the one headed by the embattled Prime Minister K.P. Mr. Oli, 69, lost the vote of confidence motion, days after the Nepal Communist Party Maoist Centre led by Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ withdrew its support, reducing the government to a minority. After Mr. …

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli loses vote of confidence in parliament
3 years, 7 months ago

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli loses vote of confidence in parliament

Hindustan Times  

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli lost a trust vote in the House of Representatives on Monday, in a fresh setback to the embattled premier seeking to tighten his grip on power after the CPN led by Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ withdrew support to his government. Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli required at least 136 votes in the …

Nepal Prime Minister Oli loses vote of confidence in House of Representatives
3 years, 7 months ago

Nepal Prime Minister Oli loses vote of confidence in House of Representatives

India TV News  

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli lost a trust vote in the House of Representatives on Monday, in a fresh setback to the embattled premier seeking to tighten his grip on power after the CPN led by Pushpakamal Dahal “Prachanda” withdrew support to his government. Prime Minister Oli secured 93 votes in the lower house of parliament during a …

Fresh Setback for Nepal Prime Minister Oli, Loses Vote of Confidence after CPN Withdraws Support
3 years, 7 months ago

Fresh Setback for Nepal Prime Minister Oli, Loses Vote of Confidence after CPN Withdraws Support

News 18  

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli lost a trust vote in the House of Representatives on Monday, in a fresh setback to the embattled premier seeking to tighten his grip on power after the CPN led by Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda withdrew support to his government. Prime Minister Oli secured 93 votes in the lower house of parliament during a …

Nepal Prime Minister Oli loses vote of confidence in House of Representatives
3 years, 7 months ago

Nepal Prime Minister Oli loses vote of confidence in House of Representatives

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli lost a trust vote in the House of Representatives on Monday, in a fresh setback to the embattled premier seeking to tighten his grip on power after the CPN led by Pushpakamal Dahal “Prachanda” withdrew support to his government. Prime Minister Oli secured 93 votes in the lower house of parliament during a …

Nepal's Oli Govt Loses Majority Support after Maoist Party Withdraws Support
3 years, 7 months ago

Nepal's Oli Govt Loses Majority Support after Maoist Party Withdraws Support

News 18  

Nepal’s embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli-led government on Wednesday lost majority support in the House of Representatives after the CPN led by Pushpakamal Dahal “Prachanda” officially withdrew support to it. The party submitted a letter to this effect to the Parliament Secretariat, informing about its decision to withdraw support to the government, according to a senior leader of …

Nepal PM KP Oli holds all-party meet to decide on MCC, elections, Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Nepal PM KP Oli holds all-party meet to decide on MCC, elections, Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Nepal Prime Minister convened an all-party meeting in Baluwater on Saturday which took crucial decisions regarding Millennium Challenge Corporation, elections and Covid-19 management. Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli blamed Speaker Agni Sapkota for not allowing Parliament and the government to function. At the meeting, Oli blamed Speaker Agni Sapkota for not allowing Parliament and the government to function. Congress leader …

A second chance for Nepal’s young democracy
3 years, 8 months ago

A second chance for Nepal’s young democracy

The Hindu  

It can be said that the only constant in Nepali politics is ‘unpredictability’. Even when the Supreme Court reinstated the dissolved Parliament on February 23, 2021 and disputed the legal status of Nepal Communist Party, Mr. Oli continues to survive in the new age of Nepali politics where accountability is seldom seen as a virtue. Constitutional provisions Among the key …

Nepal President Calls All-party Meeting Amid Political Crisis
3 years, 9 months ago

Nepal President Calls All-party Meeting Amid Political Crisis

News 18  

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari has called an all-party meeting on Tuesday to discuss contemporary issues amid the political crisis that has gripped the country, with the ruling CPN-UML factions, including the one led by Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, making last-ditch efforts to strike a deal to sustain the government, according to media reports on Tuesday. The parties …

Nepal's CPN (Maoist Centre) Asks Its Ministers in PM Oli Govt to Resign En-masse
3 years, 9 months ago

Nepal's CPN (Maoist Centre) Asks Its Ministers in PM Oli Govt to Resign En-masse

News 18  

Nepal’s CPN led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on Sunday asked its ministers in Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s government to resign en masse for breaching party discipline, amid their reluctance to quit the Cabinet. The Central Committee meeting of the Communist Party of Nepal on Sunday asked Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa and Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi …

Nepal PM Oli will not step down despite court defeat, aide says
3 years, 10 months ago

Nepal PM Oli will not step down despite court defeat, aide says

Live Mint  

Nepal's embattled prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, will not resign but let parliament decide his fate instead, an aide said on Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court rejected his decision to dissolve the legislature and call early elections. Oli, 69, has begun meeting allies in the Nepal Communist Party to review the situation after the court held parliament's abrupt …

In a blow to Nepal PM Oli, Supreme Court reinstates dissolved House of Representatives
3 years, 10 months ago

In a blow to Nepal PM Oli, Supreme Court reinstates dissolved House of Representatives

India TV News  

Nepal's Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated the dissolved House of Representatives, in a major setback to embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli who was preparing for snap polls amidst a tussle for power with his rivals in the ruling communist party. Nepal plunged into a political crisis on December 20 after President Bidya Dev Bhandari dissolved the House and …

Setback for KP Oli as Nepal Supreme Court reinstates dissolved Parliament, orders House session in 13 days
3 years, 10 months ago

Setback for KP Oli as Nepal Supreme Court reinstates dissolved Parliament, orders House session in 13 days

Firstpost  

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated the dissolved House of Representatives, in a major setback to embattled Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli who was preparing for snap polls amidst a tussle for power with his rivals in the ruling communist party. Nepal plunged into a political crisis on 20 December after President Bidya Dev Bhandari dissolved the House and …

Setback to PM Oli as Nepal SC reinstates House of Representatives
3 years, 10 months ago

Setback to PM Oli as Nepal SC reinstates House of Representatives

The Hindu  

In a major setback to the government of Prime Minister K.P. Former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, who has been agitating against the dissolution of the House, termed Tuesday’s order as “historic”. Nepali Congress leader Shekhar Koirala has said Prime Minister Oli does not have any “moral right” to stay on in his post after Tuesday’s decision from the Supreme …

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