Lumbini Province minister Krishna KC resigned from her post on Saturday. KC, who was sworn in as a minister without portfolio on January 12, submitted her resignation to Chief Minister Leela Giri.

KC of the CPN (Maoist Centre) tendered her resignation expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of discussions in the party over ministerial berths.

As per the power-sharing deal in the ruling alliance, the Maoists will take charge of economic affairs, internal affairs, law and communication and physical infrastructure ministries. KC, who was elected to the provincial assembly from Banke-1(1), had staked a claim for the physical infrastructure ministry.

Sudarshan Baral, chairman of the Maoist Centre, Lumbini Province chapter, said Minister KC has informed the party on her resignation.

Baral said the minister had complained about the lack of discussion in the parliamentary party meeting regarding the allocation of ministerial berths.

“KC said she has submitted her resignation to the chief minister. It was said that the parliamentary party meeting would decide on ministerial allocation. However, the meeting could not be held,” said Baral.

Chief Minister Giri is planning to expand his Cabinet on Sunday. Jokh Bahadur Mahara, the Maoist Centre’s provincial assembly member, is likely to be appointed minister for economic affairs.