{"id":5543,"date":"2025-07-17T07:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T01:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/?p=5543"},"modified":"2025-07-17T07:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T01:50:19","slug":"nepals-political-shake-up-jsp-n-withdraws-support-from-oli-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/nepals-political-shake-up-jsp-n-withdraws-support-from-oli-government.html","title":{"rendered":"Nepal\u2019s Political Shake-Up: JSP-N Withdraws Support from Oli Government"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kathmandu, July 17, 2025. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli\u2019s government faces a serious political setback after the Janata Samajbadi Party, Nepal (JSP-N) formally withdrew its support on Wednesday. The move not only strips the ruling coalition of its majority in the National Assembly, but also raises fresh doubts about the government’s ability to pass critical legislation, including the controversial Land Reform Bill, and execute promised reforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Government in Minority<\/p>\n

With just 27 out of 59 seats now under the ruling coalition’s control in the National Assembly, the Oli-led government is in a clear minority. A minimum of 30 votes is required to pass legislation in the upper house. The withdrawal by JSP-N has shifted the balance of power in favor of the opposition, which includes the Maoist Centre, Unified Socialist, and other smaller parties.<\/p>\n

This shift significantly complicates the government\u2019s legislative ambitions. The Land Reform Bill, which has stirred debate over land ownership and distribution rights, is now less likely to advance without cross-party consensus. More broadly, the government could struggle to move any bill through both chambers of Parliament.<\/p>\n

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Why Did JSP-N Withdraw Support?<\/p>\n

JSP-N, led by veteran politician Upendra Yadav, cited 11 reasons for its decision, ranging from governance failures to economic mismanagement. Key accusations include:<\/p>\n

Inability to uphold good governance and control corruption,<\/p>\n

Widespread impunity, cronyism, and the influence of middlemen,<\/p>\n

Failure to revive Nepal\u2019s sluggish economy or deliver a balanced budget,<\/p>\n

Neglect of marginalized groups including Madhesis, indigenous communities, Dalits, and women,<\/p>\n

Inaction on constitutional amendments and federal reforms,<\/p>\n

No progress in releasing political prisoners from past movements,<\/p>\n

Lack of tangible improvement in healthcare, education, agriculture, and employment generation.<\/p>\n

Yadav emphasized that JSP-N had initially supported the government with the hope of reform. \u201cBut the government has failed to show commitment on fundamental issues,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are stepping into the opposition, but will support legislation that truly serves the national interest.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Analysts: Trouble Ahead for the Oli Government<\/p>\n

Political analysts say the move is likely to paralyze legislative functioning.<\/p>\n

> \u201cThe government no longer has a majority in the upper house. It will now struggle to pass even routine legislation, let alone contentious bills like land reforms or constitutional amendments,\u201d said Shyam Shrestha, a veteran political commentator.<\/p>\n

Another analyst, Vijaykant Karn, praised JSP-N\u2019s decision as a \u201cmature step\u201d in contrast to the typical power-centric politics of smaller parties. \u201cThis is a message that representation must be issue-based, not power-based,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

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Loss of Supermajority: Amendment Agenda Doomed<\/p>\n

The withdrawal of support from JSP-N, coupled with a similar decision earlier by the Nagarik Unmukti Party, has deprived the Oli government of its two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives. The two-thirds majority\u2014184 votes\u2014is essential for any constitutional amendment, one of the government\u2019s flagship promises.<\/p>\n

Last year, the Oli government, backed by the Nepali Congress, formed with an agreement to pursue amendments to address issues of inclusion and federalism. That now appears unlikely, especially with mounting tensions between the government and smaller coalition partners.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion: A Moment of Reckoning<\/p>\n

JSP-N\u2019s decision reflects a broader shift in Nepal\u2019s political climate. Support is no longer guaranteed by mere coalition arrangements \u2014 it must be earned through delivery, governance, and respect for federal principles.<\/p>\n

For the Oli government, this is a critical moment. Without urgent course correction on governance, inclusion, and economic revival, the administration risks further fragmentation and public disillusionment.<\/p>\n

The road ahead will be rocky \u2014 and the countdown to political recalibration in Nepal may have already begun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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