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Madhesh Province Cabinet Reshuffled; CM Krishna Prasad Yadav Seeks Vote of Confidence

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The Madhesh Province Council of Ministers was reshuffled on Thursday, with Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav taking charge of several key ministries. This reshuffle follows the resignation of ministers from the Janamat Party and the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, and the inclusion of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) into the provincial government. Chief Minister Yadav is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence from the Provincial Assembly.

  • Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav will also hold portfolios for Finance, Education and Culture, Physical Infrastructure Development and Sports, and Social Welfare.
  • New ministers appointed include Jangi Lal Yadav (Health and Population), Jawaharlal Kushwaha (Energy, Irrigation and Drinking Water), Kanish Patel (Industry, Commerce and Tourism), Shankar Prasad Chaudhary (Forests and Environment), Shyam Prasad Patel (Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperative), Phakira Mahato (Home, Communications and Law), and Mohammad Samir (without portfolio).
  • The reshuffle occurred as per Article 168 (9) of the Constitution of Nepal, with Province Chief Surendra Labh Karn administering the oath of office.
  • The Janamat Party and Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal ministers resigned, leading to the inclusion of CPN (UML) in the government.
  • Chief Minister Yadav is expected to secure a majority in the Provincial Assembly, with support from Nepali Congress, CPN UML, and Nepal Communist Party.

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