Thakur faction can register a new party, but the idea of an alternative force has gone down the drain, say analysts, as their unity was out of compulsion rather than conviction.

The faction secured a majority with the support of 34 members of the 51-strong executive committee.

Dispute over party membership, focus on governance, pandemic, natural calamities and Deuba’s desire to lead party for another term could mean it will be postponed.

Political and constitutional experts say UML leaders are undermining the people’s mandate and promoting negativity against the judiciary by questioning Deuba’s appointment as prime minister.

Factions led by Upendra Yadav and Mahantha Thakur have drifted apart and reconciliation between them is unlikely in the current circumstances, observers say.

As differences between Oli and Nepal have reached the point of no return, the only question is how many will side with the latter as he appears set to quit the party, insiders say.

As conflict escalates with growing bitterness between Oli and Nepal, the spectre of party split raises its head.

As many as 165 lawmakers vote in favour of Deuba’s trust motion while 83 vote against and one remains neutral.

Resignation comes hours before Deuba’s vote of confidence in the restored House.

The faction is divided with some saying they should save party unity and others pressing for saving the Parliament.

UML leaders continue unity bid even if it means rethinking the roles of Oli and Nepal. Meanwhile, more Samajbadi Party lawmakers switch sides to support the government.

A fall from grace for the leader who squandered a historic opportunity and strong mandate to govern, implement the constitution and safeguard democracy, observers say.

Swearing-in was delayed after controversy over the letter from the Office of the President which failed to mention under which constitutional provision the Congress leader was appointed prime minister.

The Congress leader needs to be appointed prime minister by 5pm today as per court order. UML’s Nepal faction, however, has severed ties with the opposition alliance.

Court order ends the three and a half years’ stint of KP Sharma Oli who assumed office in February 2018 with a mandate to govern for five years.

The agreement, subject to approval by chair Oli and senior leader Nepal, follows a more than 12-hour-long meeting, a day ahead of expected court verdict on House dissolution.

The second-rung politicians are guided more by their personal benefits than larger party interests, say analysts, as Oli uses their weaknesses to his advantage.

Former Maoist leaders claim the party has breached the constitutional provision of holding the periodic general convention.

The party awaits court verdict on House dissolution just as it keeps track of talks in the UML between Oli and Nepal factions, as a lot depends on how the situation unfolds.

As talks to bring Oli and Nepal together are termed positive, the future of the alliance, formed to make Nepali Congress President Deuba prime minister, is uncertain, leaders say.