RPP decides to withdraw assist from Prachanda-led authorities in Nepal

The Rashtriya Prajatantra Party has determined to withdraw assist for Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led authorities in Nepal. The RPP is the fifth-largest occasion within the House of Representatives with 14 seats within the 275-member House.

Kathmandu,UPDATED: Feb 26, 2023 17:50 IST

Prachanda was appointed because the Prime Minister of Nepal as per the Article 76 Clause 2 of the Constitution.

By Press Trust of India: The Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (PPP), a key associate within the seven occasion ruling alliance in Nepal, has determined to withdraw its assist to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’-led authorities, citing adjustments within the political equation.

Four ministers from the RPP, together with the occasion’s Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Rajendra Lingden who was a part of the coalition authorities, on Saturday submitted their resignations to Prachanda.

A joint assembly of the occasion’s central govt committee and lawmakers on Saturday determined to withdraw its assist to the Prachanda-led authorities and the provincial governments, The Kathmandu Post reported.

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“In view of the sudden change in the political equation and cooperation within the ruling government, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party has decided to quit the government,” mentioned a press release issued by RPP spokesperson Mohan Kumar Shrestha.

“The party believes that the recent changes are clear signs of inherent instability, and it would be inappropriate for the party to remain in power in the changed context,” Shrestha added.

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“We have determined to withdraw the assist given to the federal government, and give up the federal government with impact from at this time,” the Post reported, quoting the assertion.

“The party also carries the same belief in the context of the provincial governments and hence, has decided to withdraw the support given to the provincial governments as well.”

The RPP is the fifth-largest occasion within the House of Representatives with 14 seats within the 275-member House.

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The presidential election scheduled for early subsequent month has put a severe query mark on the way forward for the seven-party ruling alliance.

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Feb 26, 2023