BIRATNAGAR: Newly-appointed Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Uddhav Thapa, has said that the new government will run for four years.

He made it clear that the new government will last for four years under the leadership of the coalition.

Chief Minister Thapa said that the cabinet will be formed with the participation of members of the coalition parties.

The dispute over the name of the province will be resolved through negotiations.

Thapa also made it clear that the Speaker has signed the proposal seeking claims for the post of Chief Minister as a member of the provincial assembly and he will not resign.

The government will work towards fulfilling the aspiration of the people of the province for development, prosperity and good governance.