NEPALI CONGRESS PARTY
Nepal's ex-PM Deuba moves to SC against recognition of new faction of party
The political chess game in Nepal continues as ex-Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba raises a legal challenge against the Election Commission's endorsement of Gagan Thapa as the new leader of the Nepali Congress.
Nepali Congress party splits, Gagan Thapa elected new president
Gagan Thapa, 49, was unanimously elected as the president of the Nepali Congress party at the Special General Convention.
Nepali Congress discuss government formation & future course of action
The Nepali Congress key committee met to discuss the country's political situation and future strategy following a power-sharing deal with CPN-UML to form a new government. The agreement includes a rotation for the prime ministerial position, with Oli leading first and Deuba for the remaining term. Prachanda, the current PM, faces a vote of confidence amid calls for his resignation.
Nepali Congress & CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance
Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman and former prime minister K P Sharma Oli reached an understanding on forming a new coalition on Monday midnight, according to former foreign minister Narayan Prakash Saud.
India's policy towards Nepal remains unchanged, assures envoy after meeting top new ministers
India has assured Nepal of its unchanged policy towards the country, following the recent political developments, reports the Nepalese media. India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, conveyed this assurance during separate meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun.
China influences Nepal's coalition breakup
PM Prachanda formed an alliance with the CPN-UML after the coalition collapsed. He reshuffled the cabinet and created an eight-point programme. China's alleged push for Leftist unity and India's strategic interests are closely watched.
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Nepal PM 'Prachanda' set to forge new alliance with ex-premier Oli's party after splitting with Nepali Congress
"As (the) Nepali Congress did not cooperate with the Prime Minister, we are forced to look for (a) new alliance," Ganesh Shah, Secretary of the CPN-Maoist, told PTI.
Nepal heads towards fresh instability as Oli ditches Prachanda
India's key northern neighbour Nepal may again be heading towards political instability with KP Oli led - CPN-UML - on Monday withdrawing its support to Prachanda-led government following a rift over backing the main opposition party's candidate for the presidential polls.
Beneath new Nepal PM Prachanda's mild manner lies a tough interior
Prachanda is known as an "ultimate opportunist" and has always ended up in a power position despite claiming to be the victim. According to media reports, his critics say he is "self-centred and clever", and will leave his closest aides behind if it benefits him.Many had claimed the Maoists were an irrelevant party as they only won 32 out of the 275 seats in the House of Representatives.
Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' set to return as Nepal Prime Minister
Nepal's President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday named CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Prachanda as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. Earlier, in a crucial meeting involving former prime minister KP Sharma Oli's CPN-UML, CPN-Maoist Centre, Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and other smaller parties, the leaders agreed to form a government under the leadership of 'Prachanda'.
PM Deuba's ruling Nepali Congress emerges single largest party in Nepal polls
Elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) and seven provincial assemblies were held on November 20. The counting of votes started on Monday.
Nepal polls: PM Deuba wins from Dadeldhura; Nepali Congress ahead in election tally
Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba was elected on Wednesday with a huge margin of votes for the House of Representatives for the seventh consecutive time, with his ruling Nepali Congress party leading in the election tally by winning 13 seats so far.
India closely watching Nepal developments
The first order of work for the reinstated parliament will be the formation of a new government, as the Nepal Communist Party with 173 members in the 275-member Lower House has split and there is no immediate likelihood of the two factions coming together.
Ruling Nepal Communist Party and Opposition at loggerheads over China’s encroachment
While Nepali Congress (NC) has launched protests over Beijing’s latest moves, sections of the ruling party has defended China claiming that no such encroachment has happened, ET has learnt from Kathmandu-based political sources.
PM Narendra Modi exchanges views on strengthening ties with Prachanda, other leaders in Nepal
Modi also met President of Nepali Congress and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and other members of the Nepali Congress.
Nepal PM resigns ahead of final round of local elections
The resignation is to honour an accord signed in August last year when Prachanda was elected the Prime Minister with Deuba's support.
Prachanda files nomination as Nepal PM candidate
It is learnt that the Parliament has started preparation for beginning the procedure of electing the premier tomorrow.
Sher Bahadur Deuba elected Nepali Congress president
There were three candidates in the first round of elections. On Sunday, no candidate could manage to win the election in the first round of voting.
Don't consider government's flexibility as weakness: Nepal PM Sushil Koirala
PM Sushil Koirala asked Maoists not to hinder process of drafting new Constitution, saying govt's flexibility should not be seen as its weakness.
Nepal parties agree on constitution deal
Nepal's ruling parties today reached an agreement on major contentious issues of the new constitution that will be promulgated by January next year.
First draft of Constitution to be ready by January: Sher Bahadur Deuba
The first draft of Nepal's new Constitution will be ready by the January 22 deadline, former prime minister and senior Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said.
Sushil Koirala elected PP leader of NC, set to become PM
Koirala, who is also the party head, defeated three time former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in a vote by party legislators.
Nepal polls: Maoist chief Prachanda wins from Siraha by thin margin
Prachanda secured 15,244 votes, just 900 votes more than his nearest rival Lila Shrestha of CPN-UML.
CPN-UML, NC in close fight in Nepal elections
The CPN-UML has so far bagged 42 seats in the elections. Nepali Congress has won 38 seats while the UCPN (Maoist) was trailing behind with 8 seats.
Maoists for halting vote count; CPN-UML, Nepali Congress say honour verdict
Nepal's Unified CPN-Maoist, trailing in the initial results of the polls, today demanded a suspension of the vote count alleging a "conspiracy".
Nepal heading for national consensus government
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai is likely to tender his resignation this afternoon after holding an emergency cabinet meeting.
Nepalese lawmakers set to elect new PM
Nepalese lawmakers on Sunday kick- started the process for the election of a new prime minister.
Nepal Prez poll run-off tomorrow
With the Presidential poll run-off set for tomorrow after the two main Indian-origin candidates failed to garner clear majority.
NC candidate may win presidential poll
The Madhesi People's Rights Forum (MPRF), broke their alliance with the CPN-Maoist.
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