KATHMANDU: The nascent four-party coalition has outlined its preliminary plan for ministry distribution, following a meeting among the alliance members.
During the meeting, a blueprint was devised, suggesting the allocation of 8 ministries, including the Deputy Prime Minister position, to the UML party.
Furthermore, insiders revealed discussions surrounding the possibility of allocating 4 ministries to the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), with one member potentially assuming the role of Deputy Prime Minister.
Additionally, talks included granting 5 ministries to the Maoist Center and two ministries to Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP).
However, the CPN-UML has confidently asserted the safety of its claimed 8 seats.
Currently, the only confirmed coalition in the formation of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda-led government is the four-party alliance consisting of UML, Maoist Center, Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Janata Samajwadi Party.
Prachanda is slated to establish a 25-member cabinet, along with 2 state ministers.
Despite the progress, disagreements persist among the CPN-UML, Maoist Center, and RSP regarding the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Finance.
The UML has maintained a steadfast stance on the Ministry of Home, while RSP expresses its intent to secure the same.
Interestingly, Prime Minister Dahal is keen on retaining control of the Ministry of Finance.
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