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Published On: July 30, 2024 02:45 PM NPT By: Republica

Bagmati Province CM Lama to seek vote of confidence today

Bagmati Province CM Lama to seek vote of confidence today

KATHMANDU, July 30: Newly-appointed Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Bahadur Singh Lama, is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence today.

The provincial assembly meeting is scheduled for 3 PM for this purpose. Chief Minister Lama will seek the vote of confidence in accordance with Article 168 (4) of the Constitution of Nepal and Rule 143 (1) of the Province Assembly Regulations, 2074 BS.

As per the UML's guidelines, Lama, who was appointed as Chief Minister on July 23 from the Nepali Congress (NC), is required to secure a vote of confidence from the members of the provincial assembly within 30 days.

CM Lama has the support of 64 provincial assembly members, including 27 from UML and 37 from the NC. Taking over the leadership from the NC for the first time, Lama has completed forming his 14-member cabinet as of Saturday.

Out of the 110 members in the provincial assembly, Lama needs the support of at least 56 members to secure his position.

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