KATHMANDU, APRIL 25

Yamlal Kandel, Chief Minister of Karnali Province, has won a vote of confidence from the provincial assembly on Thursday.

Out of the 40 assembly members, 35 were present during the vote, with 23 supporting Kandel's request. Twelve members opposed it, and one remained neutral.

Speaker Nanda Gurung announced the passing of Kandel's proposal as per Article 168(4) of the Constitution.

The Nepali Congress holds 14 seats, CPN (Maoist Centre) has 13, CPN (UML) has 10, and CPN (Unified Socialist) and RPP each have one seat. Additionally, there is one independent member.

The next assembly meeting is scheduled for April 29.