Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has successfully secured the support of a two-thirds majority in Nepal's House of Representatives. The confidence vote, held on Sunday, saw 188 Members of Parliament (MPs) backing the Prime Minister, solidifying his position at the helm of the government.

The 275-member House of Representatives witnessed a turnout of 263 MPs for this crucial vote. Of these, an overwhelming 188 voted in favor of the motion of confidence put forward by Prime Minister Oli. The opposition mustered 74 votes against the motion, while one MP chose to remain neutral.

The voting pattern revealed a broad coalition supporting Prime Minister Oli. The parties that threw their weight behind the confidence motion included:

1. Nepali Congress

2. Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) [CPN-UML]

3. Janata Samajwadi Party

4. Janmat Party

5. Democratic Socialist Party

6. Civil Liberties Party

Several independent MPs also aligned themselves with the Prime Minister's cause.

On the other side of the aisle, the motion faced opposition from:

1. Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center) [CPN-Maoist Center]

2. National Independent Party

3. National Democratic Party

4. United Socialist Party

In an interesting development, Prem Suwal, the lone representative of the Nepal Labor Farmers Party, abstained from voting, choosing to remain neutral on the issue.

This resounding victory for Prime Minister Oli comes at a crucial time in Nepal's political landscape. The strong mandate is expected to provide stability to the government and may pave the way for more decisive policy-making in the coming months.

Political analysts are now keenly watching how this renewed confidence will translate into governance and policy implementation. The opposition, despite their defeat in this vote, is likely to continue playing a vital role in maintaining checks and balances in the democratic process.