Janakpurdham, Dec. 3 -- Madhesh Province Head Surendra Labh Karn on Wednesday evening called for the formation of a new government under Article 168(2) of the constitution.

The notice has asked any member of the provincial assembly who can secure a majority with the support of two or more parties to stake a claim for the chief minister post by 5pm on Friday. The call follows the resignation of Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav.

Seven parties, including the Nepali Congress, Janata Samajbadi Party, Janamat Party, CPN (Maoist Centre), Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, CPN (Unified Socialist) and Nagarik Unmukti Party, are in talks for a new government formation.

Congress parliamentary leader Krishna Prasad Yadav said the parties are positive abo...