Maoist ministers in Koshi resigned

KATHMANDU: Three ministers of the Koshi state government have resigned collectively today.

Devnarayan Sah, the Chief Minister’s Communication Adviser, announced the resignation of Minister of Water, Irrigation, and Energy Narayan Bahadur Magar, Minister of Social Development Rajendra Karki, and Minister of Tourism, Forest, and Environment Ganesh Prasad Upreti.

Furthermore, the CPN-Maoist Centre’s decision to exit the government was finalized today.

The provincial parliamentary party meeting held on Monday resolved to recall the ministers.

Additionally, the Koshi state government has scheduled the fifth session of the Koshi State Assembly for May 24 at 11 a.m.