Maoist-UML Alliance Takes Shape

Deepening misunderstanding and mistrust between the two key partners of the ruling alliance has resulted not only in the coalition's disintegration, but also in another round of political instability in the country. After the new political picture emerged, the Nepali Congress, the largest party in parliament, found itself on the receiving end, while the main opposition, the CPN-UML, became successful in its attempt to break the present coalition and join the new one. The new alliance means that the Congress will be unable to lead the government, whereas the new arrangement may allow the UML to head the next administration in due time.