Kathmandu, Nov. 9 -- The third government formed after the 2022 provincial elections in Madhesh Pradesh collapsed on Saturday.

Saroj Kumar Yadav became the chief minister in January 2023 and held the position for 146 days. Then his government was toppled and Satish Kumar Singh became the chief minister.

Singh served for 130 days. His government, too, fell after the political equation went against him. After Singh resigned on October 15, Jitendra Sonal became the chief minister. Sonal's government has now been ousted after failing to secure a majority in the provincial assembly.

Sonal announced his resignation on Saturday evening realising that he was sure to lose the imminent vote of confidence. He had to quit after the Janamat Party, ...