Kathmandu, July 28 -- The formation of the coalition government of the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML at the centre in July last year, had at least one immediate effect-it halted the frequent making and breaking of governments in various provinces.

It gave a sense of stability even in the provinces that are otherwise witness to constant inter- and intra-party wrangling.

However, in Bagmati Province, that year-long stability has now begun to falter.

The situation started to unravel after a group of Congress lawmakers registered a vote of no confidence against Chief Minister Bahadur Singh Lama, who is from the same party.

Some Congress leaders, however, argue that the potential change of provincial government in Bagmati should not be i...