Gandaki Province Head Dilli Raj Bhatta has called on political parties represented in the provincial assembly to show a majority to stake the claim for the post of Chief Minister and form a government in the province within six days.

The office of the Province Head, through a notice issued by Chandi Prasad Aryal, spokesperson for the office, on Wednesday, has called on the political parties to present a majority in favour of an assembly member through the support of two or more parties represented in the provincial legislature to be appointed the chief minister by 3pm on April 9, as per Article 168 (2) of the constitution of Nepal.

Earlier on Wednesday, Gandaki Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey submitted his resignation to Bhatta as per Article 169 (1)(a).

To form a government in the Gandaki province, any party must have the support of at least 31 members in the 60-strong provincial assembly.