In order to form the politburo and call a standing committee meeting, Dahal will have to cater to growing factionalism in the party.

Though such commissions are envisioned as independent agencies, parties have not allowed them to function independently, experts say.

The judge has invited both the petitioners and defendants to discuss the matter.

The ordinance, forwarded last month by the government, seeks to allow constitutional appointments to be made through a majority decision, as opposed to consensus.

NCP leaders say Pushpa Kamal Dahal could give up his claim that the position stay with the Maoist faction.

Although officials said the new land bill will include suggestions from indigenous communities, local leaders say no one has reached out to them yet.

“They failed to convince the voters as to what they would bring to the table if they were given a chance.”

Given the organisational structure of the traditional parties, observers say there is little chance for newcomers to enter the system.

Despite agreeing to make Dahal the executive chairman of the ruling party, Oli hasn’t shown willingness to let go of power.

Some suspect that RJP’s potential joining the Oli administration could weaken the party, forcing it to remain in the government despite disagreements.

Subas Nembang and Agni Sapkota are the strongest candidates from the ruling party but Deputy Speaker Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe will not be giving up her claim easily, party leaders say.

For Pushpa Kamal Dahal, getting the executive chairmanship is half the battle won, and his intentions are clear: strengthening grip on party either through consensus or election.

The party is not consulted on any of Oli’s major decisions, signalling that the prime minister does not care for their presence in government, analysts and party members say.

Instead of addressing public grievances with underperforming ministers, the prime minister has seized the opportunity to placate factions, party leaders say.

The prime minister asked Cabinet ministers not to participate in programmes on Wednesday as he will announce rejig, a minister says.