Kathmandu: As the political landscape in Nepal has taken a dramatic turn amidst the country’s two largest parliamentary parties quitting the government to forge a new government alliance, Nepal’s embattled Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is set to face a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives on July 12. PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who remained steadfast in his refusal to resign, has opted to face a crucial vote of confidence. He has now requested arrangements for the meeting of the House of Representatives.
The prime minister sent a letter to the Parliament Secretariat asking to make arrangements for the vote of confidence.
Nepali Congress, CPN-UML Formed Alliance to Form New Government
The political drama erupted after the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML joined forces to form a new alliance. The Dahal-led government found itself in a precarious position after both the political parties withdrew its support, effectively stripping the majority of the government. Following the withdrawal of support, both the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML have unequivocally called for Prime Minister Dahal’s resignation.
However, Prime Minister Dahal has cited his constitutional prerogative to seek a vote of confidence within 30 days as the basis for his decision to stay in office.
Notably, ever since assuming the office, Prime Minister Dahal has already faced four votes of confidence. However, this time, things appear to be odd against him as the combined parliamentary strength of the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML totals at 166 seats, which is a formidable majority that appears poised to vote against him.
The prime minister has also expressed his intention to address parliament on recent political developments, insisting that his statements be duly recorded.
Constitutional experts have weighed in on the matter, asserting that it is within PM Dahal’s rights to seek a vote of confidence within the stipulated time frame, despite calls from the opposition for immediate resignation.
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