KATHMANDU, July 12: Although the CPN (Maoist Center), a major ruling partner, has decided to withdraw its support to the KP Sharma Oli-led government, the PM will not resign.
Talking to Republica Online, Prime Minister's Press Advisor, Pramod Dahal said that the Prime Minister will not step down, but would rather face a no-confidence motion in parliament.
Saying that the parliament had elected the PM, Dahal said that the House will make a final call on the issue.
“The government has done good works,” he said, “The Prime Minister will face the motion on the grounds of such works.”
Meanwhile, CPN-UML has called a Standing Committee meeting of the party at 6 pm today to arrive at an official opinion on the latest political developments.
UML may face no-trust vote
Talking to Republica Online, UML Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai said that the CPN (Maoist Center) had committed a historical mistake by withdrawing its support to the government..
“The party has made a historical mistake,” said Bhattarai, “We request the CPN (Maoist Center) to rectify it.”
