KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) parliamentary party meeting concluded with a resolution blaming Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ for betraying the coalition, leading to its rupture.
Convened in Baneshwar on Wednesday, the parliamentary party meeting decided to terminate the coalition, citing the Prime Minister’s presentation of highly speculative issues as a reason.
NC Chief Whip Ramesh Lekhak held Prime Minister responsible for the coalition’s breakdown.
“The Prime Minister betrayed us and deviated from the agreed-upon reasons, leading the coalition astray. We condemn this as a form of political dishonesty,” stated Lekhak.
He further mentioned that the parliamentary party has resolved to withdraw support from the Prime Minister.
Notably, NC had initially decided to support CPN-Maoist Center Chairman Dahal’s government on December 31, 2022.
Additionally, the Central Working Committee meeting held in Budhanilkantha had also decided to withdraw support for the Prime Minister.
On Monday, Prime Minister Dahal terminated cooperation with the Congress, forming a new coalition with the then main opposition party, CPN-UML.
Dahal reshuffled the cabinet and appointed new ministers on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing the total number of ministers to 20.
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