Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal wins 4th vote of confidence in 18 months since taking office. The recent upheavals come after a minor coalition- partner withdrew support. Why is Nepal's political landscape so unstable? And what's next for Prachanda's government?

Nepal's precarious coalition government

The Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal popularly known as Prachanda is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence in Parliament on Monday and this will mark the fourth confidence vote since his government was formed in December 2022. Watch in for more details!

Nepal PM Prachanda to seek fourth confidence vote on May 20

The Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), one of the coalition partners in the Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachande-led government, has split after a majority of its lawmakers and over two dozen central committee members applied for a new party at the Election Commission, following internal discontent. Watch in for more details!

Nepal PM Prachanda’s coalition ally splits in revolt against party leader

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's CPN Maoist has parted ways with the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led Nepali Congress and joined hands with KP Sharma Oli's CPN-UML. For years now, the three Septuagenarians have pulled strings and lorded over Nepal's political landscape. This in a country where over 40% of the citizens are youth under 40. Amid the political flux, real issues like youth employment and welfare take a back seat.

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Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is set to embark on an official visit to India, underscoring the enduring ties between the two neighbouring countries.

The visit, scheduled from May 31 to June 3, 2023, comes at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the first bilateral visit abroad by Nepal's prime minister since assuming office in December 2022.

During his visit, Prime Minister Prachanda will engage in crucial talks with Prime Minister Modi in Delhi, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to the "Neighbourhood First" policy.

As a testament to the deep cultural and religious connections, Prachanda will also undertake a special trip to Ujjain in central Madhya Pradesh state, where he plans to visit the revered Mahakaleshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The temple holds immense significance as one of the twelve jyotirlingas, or sacred abodes, of Lord Shiva, and the prime minister's&nbsp;visit to the shrine underscores the spiritual bond shared between Nepal and India.

Accompanied by a high-level delegation, the Nepalese prime minister's visit aims to bolster the already strong bilateral partnership between the two nations. The trip holds broader implications as it seeks to enhance cooperation not only in the political sphere but also in areas such as solid waste management, which Prachanda will explore during his visit to Indore.

For six consecutive years, Indore has been adjudged the cleanest city in India, according to the central government’s annual cleanliness survey.

The Ministry of External Affairs in a release highlighted the visit as a continuation of the tradition of regular high-level exchanges, signifying the unwavering commitment of both sides to further strengthen their ties.

It further emphasised the importance placed on adding momentum to the bilateral partnership, pointing to the mutual understanding and cooperation between India and Nepal.

This temple diplomacy follows the footsteps of the previous Nepalese prime minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, who, during his visit to India, paid his respects at the famous Kal Bhairav and Kashi Vishwanath temples in Varanasi. Such gestures not only deepen the cultural bond between the two nations but also showcase the rich religious heritage that unites Nepal and India. 
 
 
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Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is set to embark on an official visit to India, underscoring the enduring ties between the two neighbouring countries.

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is set to embark on an official visit to India, underscoring the enduring ties between the two neighbouring countries. The visit, scheduled from May 31 to June 3, 2023, comes at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the first bilateral visit abroad by Nepal's prime minister since assuming office in December 2022. During his visit, Prime Minister Prachanda will engage in crucial talks with Prime Minister Modi in Delhi, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to the "Neighbourhood First" policy. As a testament to the deep cultural and religious connections, Prachanda will also undertake a special trip to Ujjain in central Madhya Pradesh state, where he plans to visit the revered Mahakaleshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple holds immense significance as one of the twelve jyotirlingas, or sacred abodes, of Lord Shiva, and the prime minister's visit to the shrine underscores the spiritual bond shared between Nepal and India. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, the Nepalese prime minister's visit aims to bolster the already strong bilateral partnership between the two nations. The trip holds broader implications as it seeks to enhance cooperation not only in the political sphere but also in areas such as solid waste management, which Prachanda will explore during his visit to Indore. For six consecutive years, Indore has been adjudged the cleanest city in India, according to the central government’s annual cleanliness survey. The Ministry of External Affairs in a release highlighted the visit as a continuation of the tradition of regular high-level exchanges, signifying the unwavering commitment of both sides to further strengthen their ties. It further emphasised the importance placed on adding momentum to the bilateral partnership, pointing to the mutual understanding and cooperation between India and Nepal. This temple diplomacy follows the footsteps of the previous Nepalese prime minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, who, during his visit to India, paid his respects at the famous Kal Bhairav and Kashi Vishwanath temples in Varanasi. Such gestures not only deepen the cultural bond between the two nations but also showcase the rich religious heritage that unites Nepal and India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Temple diplomacy: Nepal PM Prachanda to visit Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain during India trip

The race for Nepal's Presidential candidate is heating up as reports say Prime Minister Prachanda has decided to join arms with Nepali Congress and grant them the President candidate.

Politics over Nepal President candidate heats up, PM Prachanda offers support to Nepali Congress

The Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel is set to become the country’s next president after he was endorsed by eight political parties including Maoist Center Chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”. The move prompted the deputy prime minister and three other ministers to resign on Saturday (February 25) as the PM did not support his coalition partner K P Sharma Oli’s candidacy.&nbsp;

Paudel and Nemwang filed their nomination papers on Saturday. The 78-year-old was backed by eight political parties including the prime minister for the upcoming presidential elections which are supposed to take place next month. The incumbent Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s tenure will end on March 12.&nbsp;

While Prachanda did not give a reason for his decision, Oli has since claimed that the PM told him that he was under pressure to support Paudel’s candidacy, reported PTI citing media reports. Notably, the Nepali Congress party is a former ally of Prachanda’s Maoist Centre party. However, the decision has since prompted four ministers from one of the parties of his ruling to quit, including Deputy Prime Minister Rajendra Lingden who has since resigned in protest.&nbsp;

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Lingden, who is also the chairman of one of the member parties of Prachanda’s ruling coalition Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). “The coalition under which we joined the government is no more intact”, said the deputy PM to Reuters. He added that it would not be “proper for them to continue in the government.”&nbsp;

Additionally, RPP Vice Chairman Bikram Pandey who held the ministry of urban development; leader Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan from the ministry of law, justice, and parliamentary affairs and Deepak Bahadur Singh who was the minister of state for energy have also quit, reported PTI.&nbsp;

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Prachanda’s office has since confirmed the four resignations but there is no clarity on whether they are accepted yet or not, as per Reuters. The upcoming presidential election has also raised questions about the future of the seven-party ruling coalition.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel is set to become the country’s next president after he was endorsed by eight political parties including Maoist Center Chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”.

The Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel is set to become the country’s next president after he was endorsed by eight political parties including Maoist Center Chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”. The move prompted the deputy prime minister and three other ministers to resign on Saturday (February 25) as the PM did not support his coalition partner K P Sharma Oli’s candidacy. Paudel and Nemwang filed their nomination papers on Saturday. The 78-year-old was backed by eight political parties including the prime minister for the upcoming presidential elections which are supposed to take place next month. The incumbent Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s tenure will end on March 12. While Prachanda did not give a reason for his decision, Oli has since claimed that the PM told him that he was under pressure to support Paudel’s candidacy, reported PTI citing media reports. Notably, the Nepali Congress party is a former ally of Prachanda’s Maoist Centre party. However, the decision has since prompted four ministers from one of the parties of his ruling to quit, including Deputy Prime Minister Rajendra Lingden who has since resigned in protest. ALSO READ | Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' appointed as Nepal’s PM with Oli-led CPN-UML’s support Lingden, who is also the chairman of one of the member parties of Prachanda’s ruling coalition Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). “The coalition under which we joined the government is no more intact”, said the deputy PM to Reuters. He added that it would not be “proper for them to continue in the government.” Additionally, RPP Vice Chairman Bikram Pandey who held the ministry of urban development; leader Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan from the ministry of law, justice, and parliamentary affairs and Deepak Bahadur Singh who was the minister of state for energy have also quit, reported PTI. ALSO READ | DECODING: What does Nepal’s new Prachanda-Oli coalition mean for India? Prachanda’s office has since confirmed the four resignations but there is no clarity on whether they are accepted yet or not, as per Reuters. The upcoming presidential election has also raised questions about the future of the seven-party ruling coalition. (With inputs from agencies)

Nepali PM Prachanda supports Ram Chandra Paudel for next president; deputy PM, 3 ministers resign

Nepal wants to develop trilateral relations with its two big neighbours - India and China, the country&rsquo;s new Prime Minister Prachanda said today. 
 
Prime Minister and CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Prachanda, during a meeting with delegates from China Institute of Contemporary Relations at the Prime Minister&rsquo;s official residence, told them that he was &quot;keen to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping&quot; who is expected to visit Nepal in a couple of months. 
 
&quot;Nepal wants to develop a reliable and long-lasting friendship with the northern neighbour&quot;, Prachanda said, adding that &quot;he wants to develop trilateral relations with the two big neighbours India and China&quot;. 
 
The delegates from the state-run Chinese think tank told Prachanda that &quot;China wanted to establish constructive and sustainable relations with Nepal&quot;, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister&rsquo;s office. 
 
They also expressed desire to exchange experience and knowledge regarding the post-earthquake construction, to extend cooperation and to help Nepal in mega projects. 
 
The delegation asked the Government of Nepal to build infrastructure to bring in more Chinese tourists in Nepal, the statement said. 
 
Prachanda was elected Prime Minister on Wednesday for the second time after his brief stint with premiership came to an end in 2009. 
 
He was Prime Minister from 2008 to 2009 before a disagreement with the President over his attempt to sack the army chief brought his period in office to an early end. 
 
(PTI)

Delegates from state-run Chinese think tank responded saying China too wanted to establish constructive and sustainable relations with Nepal

Nepal wants to develop trilateral relations with its two big neighbours - India and China, the country’s new Prime Minister Prachanda said today. Prime Minister and CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Prachanda, during a meeting with delegates from China Institute of Contemporary Relations at the Prime Minister’s official residence, told them that he was "keen to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping" who is expected to visit Nepal in a couple of months. "Nepal wants to develop a reliable and long-lasting friendship with the northern neighbour", Prachanda said, adding that "he wants to develop trilateral relations with the two big neighbours India and China". The delegates from the state-run Chinese think tank told Prachanda that "China wanted to establish constructive and sustainable relations with Nepal", according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s office. They also expressed desire to exchange experience and knowledge regarding the post-earthquake construction, to extend cooperation and to help Nepal in mega projects. The delegation asked the Government of Nepal to build infrastructure to bring in more Chinese tourists in Nepal, the statement said. Prachanda was elected Prime Minister on Wednesday for the second time after his brief stint with premiership came to an end in 2009. He was Prime Minister from 2008 to 2009 before a disagreement with the President over his attempt to sack the army chief brought his period in office to an early end. (PTI)

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