The chief minister will not secure a vote of confidence from the provincial assembly unless there is a dramatic development in the current political equation.

The province had entered a budget holiday after the deadline for the budget ordinance either to be endorsed as it is or be replaced with a new bill expired on August 27.

Former Speaker Baburam Gautam takes office as Minister for Economic Affairs.

Officials say the new rule has been enforced to discourage illegal cross-border trade and promote local businesses.

The Unified Socialist skipped Sunday’s swearing-in as its recommendation for minister was ignored by chief minister.

The Congress parliamentary party leader staked claim with signatures of 46 assembly members and Speaker.

Demonstrators breach prohibited zone in a bid to disrupt the budget session of provincial assembly set to commence today.

The drive was initiated by demolishing illegal structures encroaching the sidewalks.

Nepali Congress has decided to stay neutral during the voting of the no-confidence motion.

On Monday, the Dahal-Nepal group also relieved Shankar Pokharel and Prithvi Subba Gurung from the posts of the party’s provincial in-charge of Lumbini and Gandaki provinces respectively.

Three years on, consensus eludes the parties and lawmakers in the province.