Nepalese PM Faces Crisis as Key Ally Withdraws

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is facing a crisis as the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) withdrew from the coalition government, putting Dahal in a minority status. The CPN-UML, the second-largest party, resigned en masse from the cabinet, urging Dahal to step down within 24 hours. Despite pressure, Dahal has refused to resign and plans to face a trust vote within 30 days. The political landscape in Nepal is shifting as the UML and Nepali Congress aim to form a new coalition to govern until general elections. This development follows a history of coalition changes and power struggles in Nepalese politics, with implications for the country's stability and governance.