Nepal’s Historic Shift: Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki Becomes First Woman Interim Prime Minister
In a groundbreaking moment for Nepal, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki stepped into the role of interim Prime Minister on Sunday. At 73, she’s making history as the first woman to lead the Himalayan nation as PM, taking charge at Singha Durbar amid cheers and high hopes.
This big change comes right after intense protests rocked the country. Young Gen Z activists hit the streets, fed up with political gridlock, corruption, and growing economic gaps. The spark? A controversial ban on social media platforms that left many feeling silenced. Their voices grew so loud that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had no choice but to resign, paving the way for Karki’s surprise appointment.
What makes this even more remarkable is how it all unfolded. Protesters rallied behind Karki, praising her rock-solid integrity and independence from the old guard. Gen Z leaders even ran a public vote on Discord, the popular online platform, and she topped the list. Surprisingly, even traditional politicians backed her, seeing her as the steady hand Nepal needs during this chaos. It’s a rare win for unity in Nepal’s often divided politics.
Now, Karki’s getting down to business. She’s already chatting with trusted advisors and key Gen Z figures to build her team, as reported by The Kathmandu Post. Her goal? A lean Cabinet—no more than 15 ministers, even though she could oversee all 25 ministries. This move echoes demands from civil society and the youth protests for a slimmer, more efficient government.
Who’s in the running? Buzz points to sharp minds like legal whiz Om Prakash Aryal, ex-army officer Balananda Sharma, retired judge Anand Mohan Bhattarai, and others including Madhav Sundar Khadka, Asheem Man Singh Basnyat, and energy guru Kulman Ghising. From the medical world, big names like Dr. Bhagawan Koirala, eye surgeon Dr. Sanduk Ruit, Dr. Jagadish Agrawal, and Dr. Pukar Chandra Shrestha are also on the shortlist.
Meanwhile, Gen Z groups are buzzing on Discord, pushing for reform-minded picks that match their vision for change. If talks go smoothly, the new Cabinet could get sworn in as soon as Sunday evening. But don’t be surprised if it slips to Monday—building consensus takes time.
Adding to the whirlwind, Nepal’s Parliament dissolved on Friday, just hours after Karki’s swearing-in. The President’s Office announced fresh elections for March 5, 2026. Karki’s team kicked things off with a late-night Cabinet meeting at 11 pm local time, setting up a six-month transition to guide the country toward the polls.
As Nepal navigates this pivotal time, all eyes are on Karki to bring stability, fight corruption, and bridge the gap between youth demands and political realities. It’s an exciting chapter for the nation—stay tuned for updates on Nepal’s new interim Prime Minister and her bold steps forward.
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