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Nagarik Unmukti issues whip to vote in favor of Prime Minister Dahal
The Nagarik Unmukti Party has declared its support for Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ by casting votes in favor of the vote of confidence. Ranjita Shrestha, the chairperson of the party, directed party lawmakers to cast their votes in favor of Prime Minister Dahal on Tuesday. She instructed all four party members to be present and vote in favor of the motion.
NC aims to retain Chief Minister positions in provinces, seeks support from smaller parties
The Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to make efforts to retain leadership in the provinces by seeking support from fringe parties in the respective regions. During a meeting at party President Sher Bahadur Deuba’s residence in Budhanilkantha, NC leaders, including office bearers, lawmakers, and province leaders, agreed to strive for the continuity of the Chief Minister’s position with support from smaller parties in the provinces.
NC Leaders suggest President Deuba initiate dialogue with RPP
Nepali Congress leaders have urged President Sher Bahadur Deuba to engage in discussions with the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) for a possible alliance against the CPN-Maoist Center-led ruling coalition. According to sources, NC office bearers, former office bearers and province leaders assembled for a meeting at President Deuba’s residence in Budhanilkantha on Tuesday, decided to seek support of the fring parties in provinces.
I exerted efforts to stabilize the economy: Former Minister Mahat
Former Finance Minister, Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, asserted that he tirelessly worked to restore the economy to normal during his tenure. Speaking at a press conference held at the Nepali Congress Party Central Office in Lalitpur today, Dr. Mahat clarified that the economic indicators were not negative, emphasizing the hard work invested in achieving positive outcomes.
UML Chair Oli directs lawmakers to vote for Dahal, advises internal critique if any
Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli, has directed his party’s MPs to support the vote of confidence motion of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. In a meeting of the UML parliamentary party held on Tuesday, the UML Chairman instructed all to give a vote of confidence to Prime Minister. Prime Minister Dahal is taking vote of confidence on Wednesday.
Newly elected NA Chair Dahal vows to enhance Upper House prestige
Newly elected Chairman of the National Assembly (NA), Narayan Prasad Dahal, has expressed his commitment to taking initiatives that will elevate the prestige and significance of the Upper House of the Federal Parliament. Addressing the media after his election, Chair Dahal stated that he intends to actively engage in establishing the belief that the NA is an indispensable institution.
PM Dahal emphasizes crucial role of disciplined youths in nation-building
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ underscored the paramount importance of disciplined youths dedicated to their nation in the ever-evolving global landscape. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the 18th Batch Senior Division Training organized by the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Prime Minister Dahal emphasized that nurturing a generation committed to serving the nation is a fundamental necessity. Prime Minister Dahal conveyed the government’s commitment to cultivating capable and socially responsible youths capable of making meaningful contributions to the nation.
Nepal to face PNG in Tri-Nations T20I Series finals
Following Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) convincing victory over Hong Kong, China by 10 wickets, PNG is now poised to compete against Nepal in the finals of the Tri-Nations T20I Series. The highly anticipated final match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday. Having won the toss, Hong Kong opted to bat first and set a target of 122 runs for PNG to chase down.
Narayan Dahal elected Chairman of National Assembly
Narayan Dahal, representing the CPN (Maoist Center) and endorsed by the ruling alliance, has secured victory as the Chairman of the National Assembly. Dahal clinched 39 votes, comfortably surpassing the required majority threshold. Notably, a minimum of 29 votes was necessary to secure the Chairmanship. Meanwhile, Dahal’s contender Yuvraj Sharma from Nepali Congress got 17 votes.
Janamat Party withholds vote of confidence for PM Dahal, decides to file candidacy for Ilam and Bajhang
The Janamat Party has made the decision not to grant a vote of confidence to the government. After a meeting held in Kathmandu on Tuesday, the party spokesperson, Dr. Sharad Singh Yadav, revealed that the Janamat Party chose to abstain from supporting the vote of confidence proposed by Prime Minister and CPN-Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda.’ Furthermore, the party has declared its intention to field one candidate each in the Ilam constituency of the House of Representatives and the Bajhang Provincial Assembly election.
RSP issues whip for lawmakers to support PM Dahal in confidence vote
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has issued a whip to its lawmakers, directing them to support Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in the upcoming confidence vote. PM Dahal is slated to seek a vote of confidence on Wednesday. During a parliamentary party meeting held earlier this morning, the party unanimously decided to back PM Dahal in the confidence vote and issued a whip accordingly.
NEPSE market index: Gains 58.58 points to reach 2111.24 points
In a remarkable upswing, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a substantial surge, elevating by 58.58 points to a new high of 2111.24 points. This surge on Tuesday also saw a significant uptick in transaction volume. The Nepal Stock Exchange reported a robust transaction amount of 4.55 billion rupees for the day. Remarkably, this surge in trading activity was propelled by the sale of a total of 16 million shares.
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