Nepal’s two major communist parties, CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party, have finalized a three-point deal to jointly govern provincial administrations. The agreement divides leadership of the country’s seven provinces between the two parties. CPN-UML will assume leadership in Koshi, Bagmati, and Lumbini provinces, strategically positioning themselves in key regions. Conversely, the Nepali Communist Party will govern Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, securing a significant foothold in the western parts of Nepal. This power-sharing arrangement aims to foster political stability and cooperation at the provincial level following recent political shifts. The deal marks a significant moment in Nepal’s evolving political landscape and sets the stage for collaborative governance. Details of the remaining single point in the three-point deal were not disclosed.