The appointment by House Speaker Agni Sapkota, a former Maoist, has been opposed by National Assembly Chair Ganesh Timilsina, an Oli appointee.

They argue the legislative, responsible for discussing issues of public interest and holding the Cabinet to account, has been overshadowed by the executive.

Citizens’ engagement in the formulation of laws not only ensures transparency but also enhances the quality of legislation, experts say.

A day after being discharged, the prime minister and ruling party chair holds brief meetings with leaders, as he braces for challenges on government and party fronts.

Nepal has emerged as a key player in the party as both Oli and Dahal factions want him on their side to tilt the nine-member Secretariat.

Frustrated by frequent splits and mergers, followers demand assurances history won’t repeat.

Despite Oli and his party leaders’ assurances that he will be back to work soon, doctors have said it could take up to six months for him to recover fully.

Nepal Communist Party wants to elect the deputy as part of a larger deal but the Janata Party wants the position to be dealt with separately from its other demands.

Members of the public can file complaints against Mahendra Bahadur Pandey, a former foreign minister, who has been nominated new envoy to China.

The Election Commission plans to institute software to track party finances but officials themselves are sceptical if it will do any good.

While some say collective leadership was instituted to ensure democratic values, others believe it was more of a bid to manage the egos of senior party leaders.

Despite inclusion refrain, there is a huge underrepresentation of females in Nepali political parties and state organs.

At a time when geopolitical interests are rising over Nepal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra will need to engage India’s soft power to showcase Modi’s neighbourhood first policy.

The rival faction has taken exception to some recent appointments by President Deuba, saying it’s against the party charter and code of conduct.

Oli reappoints Yubaraj Khatiwada as minister, leaving one seat in the National Assembly vacant.

Khatiwada’s resignation allows Oli to reappoint him as finance minister without Parliamentary membership or as a full National Assembly member, even though it is unclear which option the prime minister will exercise.

The prime minister had not been happy with Leela Mani Paudyal, and the decision to call him back also stems from ongoing conflict within the ruling party, insiders say.

A Cabinet meeting that was expected to decide on the Bamdev Gautam affair and an officiating prime minister ended with no conclusion on either.

Although Oli has assured that he will be back at work after five days, doctors say it could take up to a month for the prime minister to recover.

Even if the two leaders make concessions for now, power exercise will continue in the party, insiders say.