KATHMANDU: Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province Trilochan Bhatta has committed to work for the people, in an accelerated manner.

After receiving the vote of confidence Tuesday, CM Bhatta argued that it was evidence that the government has worked better for the people in the province.

Bhatta received 30 votes in the vote of confidence election. CPN (UML) lawmakers close to Madhav Kumar Nepal cast votes for CM Bhatta despite party central command to not vote for Bhatta.

CM Bhatta’s party CPN (Maoist Centre) has 13 lawmakers and 17 lawmakers close to leader Nepal voted for him.