DHANGADHI, Jan 11: Rajendra Singh Rawal, a politburo member of CPN-UML and co-in-charge of the province, has staked his claim to the post of provincial chief while Debraj Joshi is seeking the post of chief minister of Sudurpaschim Province.
Rawal made the claim with the support of 29 provincial assembly members, including 10 from CPN-UML, 11 from CPN-Maoist Center, seven from Nagarik Unmukti Party and one from RPP.
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