Bagmati province’s Chief Minister, Rajendra Baniya of the Nepali Congress, has resigned from his position. The decision came prior to a scheduled vote of confidence, acknowledging he lacked sufficient support within the provincial assembly. Baniya’s resignation signifies a loss of majority for his government. He was unable to garner enough backing to maintain power, forcing him to step down. This development adds to a pattern of political instability within Nepal’s provincial governments. The resignation will now trigger the process of selecting a new Chief Minister for Bagmati province. It remains to be seen which party or coalition will successfully form the next government.