23 UML leaders from PM Oli's rival faction throw weight behind Deuba At least 23 former CPN-UML lawmakers of the dissolved House of Representatives have decided to stand with senior leader of the party Madhav Nepal and throw their weight behind Deuba's claim to government. Kathmandu 24 May, 2021
Opposition leaders to register writ petition against House dissolution on Monday The opposition parties have decided to register a writ petition against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's move to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR) at the Supreme Court tomorrow morning. Kathmandu 23 May, 2021
Security tightened around Singha Durbar as opposition alliance prepares to move court Security forces have increased vigilance around the Singhadurbar-Supreme Court area as leaders of the opposition alliance are preparing to file a writ petition at the Apex Court against dissolution of House of Representatives. Nepal 23 May, 2021
Will take political, legal steps against PM-Prez move, opposition-alliance declares The leaders of opposition alliance have declared that they will take every legal and political step to counter Prime Minister and President's unconstitutional, undemocratic move of dissolving the House of Representatives. Kathmandu 22 May, 2021
UML Standing Committee meeting called The CPN (UML) has called a meeting of its standing committee at 4 pm, today. Kathmandu 22 May, 2021
Opposition alliance to convene a meeting to discuss steps forward Following the government's midnight decision to dissolve the House of Representatives, leaders of the opposition alliance have decided to convene a meeting to discuss the steps that can be take in response to PM Oli and President Bhandari's move. Nepal 22 May, 2021
Neither Deuba nor Oli can be appointed PM: President Bhandari Neither Deuba nor Oli can be appointed PM: President Bhandari Kathmandu 21 May, 2021
Oli, Thakur write to Prez to not legitimise signatures of UML, JSP leaders submitted by opposition CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli and Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal chair Mahanta Thakur have written to the President to not legitimise signatures of lawmakers from their respective parties that were submitted by the opposition alliance in a bid to stake claim to government. Nepal 21 May, 2021
PM summons emergency cabinet meeting Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has summoned an out-of-schedule meeting of the Council of Ministers. Nepal 21 May, 2021
Article 76 (5): President to consult experts before taking a call Article 76 (5): President to consult experts before taking a call Nepal 21 May, 2021
Opposition alliance to stake claim to form govt under Deuba's leadership The opposition alliance comprising Nepali Congress, CPN- Maoist Centre, disgruntled faction of ruling party led by Madhav Kumar Nepal and Upendra Yadav-Baburam Bhattarai faction of Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal, has made a move to form a coalition government. Kathmandu 21 May, 2021
Devkota elected NA member, UML candidate 'Badal' suffers two setbacks in a day Devkota elected NA member, UML candidate Thapa suffers two setbacks in a day Nepal 20 May, 2021
