Call to submit claims to form new government in Madhesh

Janakpurdham: The process of forming a new government in Madhesh Province has begun following the resignation of Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav.

Towards this, the Office of the Provincial Chief has invited members of the Provincial Assembly who can secure a majority to stake their claim for the post of Chief Minister in accordance with Article 168 (2) of the Constitution.

Provincial Chief Surendra Labh Karna accepted CM Yadav’s resignation on Sunday, submitted in accordance with Article 169 (1) (a) of the Constitution and thereby initiated the process of forming a new government.

Under Article 168 (2), a member of the Provincial Assembly who can command a majority with the support of two or more political parties represented in the assembly can be appointed Chief Minister.

The Office of the Province Chief has set November 20 at 4:00 pm as the deadline for submitting claims for the formation of the new government.

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