Bagmati Province government formation and coalition disputes

Kiran Thapa Magar, a CPN-UML member, was scheduled to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bagmati Province following support from the UML, the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). The appointment process was marked by internal conflict within the RPP, as the party’s central leadership rejected the validity of support from its provincial assembly members and warned of disciplinary action against those acting against party directives.

Following the formation of the government, Chief Minister Thapa Magar has begun expanding the cabinet through several ministerial appointments, including roles for Agriculture, Economic Affairs and Planning, Physical Infrastructure, and Health and Social Affairs.

Despite these appointments, the coalition government continues to face internal friction. Disagreements persist between the CPN and UML regarding the distribution of ministries, leaving the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Cooperatives vacant while the Chief Minister oversees its responsibilities. The CPN continues to negotiate for an additional ministry within the power-sharing agreement.