Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party not to join government immediately
1 year, 10 months 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 annulment of Rashtriya Swatantra Party president Rabi Lamichhane’s status as home minister.

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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 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal loses vote of confidence in Parliament — Who will be the new PM?
5 months, 1 week 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
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 …

Nepal’s Pushpa Kamal Dahal govt in minority as key ally withdraws support 4 months after polls
5 months, 2 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 …

View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties
6 months ago

View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties

Hindustan Times  

To India’s neighbourhood, the 2024 election results offer an opportunity for a fine balancing act. In his 10 years in office, Modi has dealt with a wide range of regional actors, including Nepal’s prime ministers – starting with Nepali Congress’ Sushil Koirala in 2014, followed by the Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist Chairman, or the CPN-UML, KP Oli, …

View from the Himalayas | Nepal's fragmented Parliament struggles with governance amid political turmoil
6 months, 2 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 …

New Government alliance in Nepal after Maoist Centre-Nepali Congress coalition collapses
9 months, 2 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, …

In Nepal, a fledgling political outfit gives traditional parties a run for their money
1 year, 6 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Nepal’s RSP withdraws from coalition government of PM Prachanda
1 year, 10 months 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
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 Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane to quit after Supreme Court rules he is not a citizen
1 year, 10 months ago

Nepal Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane to quit after Supreme Court rules he is not a citizen

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of Nepal on January 27, 2023 delivered a stunning setback to the new government in Kathmandu and declared that the Home Minister of Nepal Rabi Lamichhane is not a Nepalese citizen. Following the verdict from a constitutional bench of the Court on Friday Mr. Lamichhane — whose Rashtriya Swatantra Party emerged as the kingmaker in the November …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Nepal Communist Party | After the rise, rift reigns among the Communists
3 years, 11 months ago

Nepal Communist Party | After the rise, rift reigns among the Communists

The Hindu  

The abrupt decision by Nepal Prime Minister K.P. This act of brinkmanship by Mr. Oli came about as a reaction to the internal strife within the NCP, which was formed in 2018 after the merger of the Communist Party of Nepal — of which Mr. Oli was a prominent leader — and the Communist Party of Nepal, led by Pushpa …

Madhav Kumar Nepal replaces PM Oli as Nepal Communist Party chairman
4 years ago

Madhav Kumar Nepal replaces PM Oli as Nepal Communist Party chairman

Hindustan Times  

Madhav Kumar Nepal has replaced Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli as chairman of the Nepal Communist Party, said party spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha on Tuesday, adding that the party will be taking disciplinary action against Oli. Nepal Communist Party spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha said, “A total of 315 Central Committee Members have voted in favour of Madhav Nepal.” Speaking …

India could resume foreign secretary-level dialogue with Nepal. There is one condition
4 years, 1 month ago

India could resume foreign secretary-level dialogue with Nepal. There is one condition

Hindustan Times  

Army Chief General MM Naravane, who travels to Nepal this week to be conferred the honorary rank of general of the Nepali Army, will meet Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on November 5. In October, PM Oli cleared Gen Naravane’s three-day visit starting November 4 and removed deputy prime minister Ishwar Pokhrel from the defence ministry. Research and Analysis Wing …

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