Janakpur: Allegations have surfaced that an unconstitutional government has been formed in Madhesh Province under the direction of CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, an act critics say tramples the spirit of federalism and democracy.

Meanwhile, Nepali Congress central member Ajay Babu Shiwakoti has sharply criticized the move, saying that the actions of the Province Chief have further contaminated Nepali politics.

In a video message on social media, Shiwakoti remarked, “Politics like Sumitra Bhandari are polluting Nepal’s politics. Politics will not be clean until such sloppy tendencies are removed.” He also demanded that Province Chief Sumitra Bhandari be immediately removed from her position.
Oath Administered in Secret Before Dawn

Discontent has spread across Madhesh after Province Chief Bhandari, who is close to the UML, appointed UML lawmaker Saroj Yadav Mahottari as Chief Minister in what many describe as a gross violation of the constitution and parliamentary tradition.

Bhandari, who had traveled from Janakpur to Kathmandu claiming illness, stopped at Bardibas on the Mahottari–Sindhuli border and administered the oath of office to Yadav at a hotel before dawn, igniting widespread outrage.
Violation of Constitutional Norms Alleged
Despite the fact that seven political parties — excluding the UML — had requested the formation of a government under Article 168(2) of the Constitution, Bhandari invoked Article 168(3) to appoint the UML-led government. Analysts have called the move “a betrayal of democratic values” and “an attack on the federal structure.”
Public Reaction and Youth Campaigns
Madhesh leaders and civil society have condemned the event as a conspiracy against federalism, launching the “Jai Federalism, Jai Madhesh” campaign across streets and social media. They have demanded that the unconstitutional appointment be revoked and a new government be formed democratically, respecting the constitution and public mandate.

As voices rise across the region, many are questioning whether Nepal’s federal system is being undermined. The call now echoing through Madhesh is clear:
“Long live federalism, long live Madhesh.”