Nepal Forms New Coalition Government Led by Maoist Prime Minister

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, leader of the Maoist party, forms a new coalition with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and other smaller parties.

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' ends nearly 15-month partnership with the Nepali Congress to form a new alliance with former premier KP Sharma Oli's party.
The new coalition includes the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), the second-largest party in Parliament, and aims for a smaller cabinet.
Three new ministers were sworn in on Monday, with further cabinet expansion expected through negotiations.
The Maoist Centre party, led by Dahal, is the third-largest group in the 275-seat House of Representatives.
Nepal has experienced political instability, with 13 different governments since 2008 when it became a republic after abolishing the monarchy.