Sushila Karki to Lead Nepal’s Interim Government, Set to Become First Woman Prime Minister

Kathmandu, Sept 12: In a landmark decision, Nepal’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed as the head of the interim government, becoming the country’s first woman Prime Minister. The announcement was made by the President’s office on Friday after days of political turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.

Historic Appointment

Karki, 73, was widely respected during her tenure as Nepal’s first woman Chief Justice. Her elevation to the role of Prime Minister marks another historic milestone, as she becomes the first woman to hold the post in the nation’s history.

Political Uncertainty Ends

The decision came after President Ram Chandra Paudel held consultations with Nepal’s military leaders and youth protest representatives. Karki’s appointment aims to restore stability after widespread anti-government protests triggered by alleged corruption and the controversial social media ban.

Swearing-In Ceremony

According to the President’s press advisor Kiran Pokharel, Karki will take oath as interim Prime Minister at 9 pm on Friday. She will subsequently form a small cabinet and, as per the agreed understanding among stakeholders, recommend the dissolution of Parliament in her first cabinet meeting.

Challenges Ahead

The immediate task before the new interim Prime Minister is restoring law and order across Nepal, which has been rocked by massive youth-led protests since Sunday. The protests, spearheaded by the Gen Z movement, demanded accountability in governance, transparency, and the lifting of the ban on social media platforms.

Consensus Decision

Officials confirmed that the appointment was the outcome of consensus among all political stakeholders, civil society representatives, and youth leaders. President Paudel also held separate consultations with legal experts and party heads before finalizing Karki’s nomination.

Source: Daily Excelsior & Agencies (Read original)

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