Published 9 months ago • Nepal • Updated 9 months ago

Nepal’s prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down

Pushpa Kamal Dahal failed to secure the necessary support from the House of Representatives, leading to his loss in a confidence vote and subsequent resignation as Nepal's prime minister.
Parliament Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire announced the vote results, with only 63 members voting in favor of Dahal and 194 against, resulting in his inability to maintain power.
Following the vote, Dahal is now heading a caretaker government until a new one is established through proposals from political parties upon notification to Nepal's President Ram Chandra Poudel.

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Bloomberg

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Nepal’s Prime Minister Loses Parliament Trust Vote, to Step Down

Nepal’s prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will step down after losing a vote of confidence in the country’s parliament.

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Le Monde

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Nepal's PM loses parliamentary confidence vote

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9 months ago·Paris, France

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WION

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Nepal PM Prachanda loses floor test, will step down after less than 20 months in power

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9 months ago·Noida, India

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9 months ago·Australia

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NDTV

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Nepal PM Loses Vote Of Confidence In Parliament

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9 months ago·New Delhi, India

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