Nepal's President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday dissolved the House of Representatives as recommended by Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli earlier in the day, setting the stage for new elections in April-May next year.The decision of Oli, who is facing protracted turmoil inside his Nepal Communist Party, without prior consultation, triggered protest from senior party leaders, and seven cabinet ministers from the party have resigned.
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- Asia
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- Nepal, KP Sharma Oli, Bidhya Devi Bhandari
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