Four NCP Ministers Resign, Withdraw Support in Madhesh

Four ministers representing the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) have resigned from the Madhesh Province government, while the party has formally withdrawn its support from the ruling coalition, deepening the political crisis facing Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav.

The resignations were submitted on Friday, November 6, 2026, in Janakpurdham. The decision further weakens the Nepali Congress-led provincial government, which had already lost its majority following the withdrawal of support by the CPN-UML.

The four ministers who resigned are Yubaraj Bhattarai, who held the Finance portfolio; Kanish Patel, Minister for Industry and Tourism; Jawahar Kushwaha, Minister for Energy, Irrigation and Drinking Water; and Fakira Mahato, Minister for Home, Communications and Law.

According to the resignation letters, the ministers stepped down to help find a political solution to the ongoing uncertainty in the province. The resignation letters were reportedly sent to Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav through WhatsApp because he was in Kathmandu at the time.

The NCP also submitted a formal letter to the Province Chief, withdrawing its support from the government.

Government Faces Growing Political Pressure

The latest development comes after the CPN-UML withdrew its support from the Madhesh government on October 16, 2026, and its four ministers resigned from the cabinet.

Despite the UML's departure, the NCP had continued supporting the government led by Nepali Congress leader Krishna Prasad Yadav. Its decision to withdraw support has now placed the provincial administration under additional pressure.

Chief Minister Yadav faces a constitutional deadline to seek a vote of confidence in the provincial assembly. The government has only eight days remaining to demonstrate that it commands the support required to remain in office.

The political situation has become increasingly uncertain as opposition parties explore possible arrangements to form an alternative government.

New Political Alliance Taking Shape

Meanwhile, discussions are underway among the CPN-UML, Nepali Communist Party and Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal (JSP Nepal) over the formation of a new government in Madhesh Province.

CPN-UML parliamentary party leader Saroj Kumar Yadav has said that the three parties have reached an understanding on a possible new political alliance.

However, JSP Nepal chair Upendra Yadav has disputed claims that a final agreement has been reached. This indicates that discussions over the proposed coalition and leadership arrangement remain politically sensitive.

The possibility of JSP Nepal leading the next provincial government has also emerged during negotiations, although a final decision on leadership has not been confirmed.

Political Uncertainty Continues in Madhesh

The latest resignations highlight the continuing instability in Madhesh Province, where changes in political alliances have repeatedly affected the formation and survival of provincial governments.

The withdrawal of support by both the CPN-UML and the NCP has significantly changed the political equation for Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav.

The immediate challenge for the Nepali Congress-led government is to secure sufficient support in the provincial assembly before the confidence vote deadline.

Whether Yadav can retain his position or a new coalition will take control of the province will depend on the outcome of negotiations among the major political parties in the coming days.