Biratnagar, August 1
Nepali Congress leader Uddab Thapa has once again been appointed as the chief minister of Koshi province.
With this appointment, he has become the chief minister for the second time in 26 days.
On July 27, the Supreme Court annulled his appointment as the chief minister stating he was appointed unconstitutionally.
On July 6, Thapa claimed the post of chief minister and submitted a letter to the state chief Parshuram Khapung stating he had the support of Speaker Baburam Gautam. Relying on this support, the state chief, Khapung, appointed Thapa as the chief minister.
The Supreme Court in its verdict has said that the Speaker did not have the authority to support any candidate during government formation. Gautam, in doing so, had gone against the constitution of the country.
Following that, Gautam has been forced to resign as the Speaker after which Thapa staked his claim to become the chief minister again.
In the 93-member state assembly, a majority of 47 votes is needed. Thapa has garnered 47 votes in favour and 46 against.
