Interim government formed in Nepal after after tremendous violence and protest by Gen Z
Election in March 2026
Former first woman Chief Justice of Nepal Sushila Karki took charge as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal late last evening.
After being privileged to be The first woman chief justice of Nepal Supreme Court Sushila Karki is also the first woman to hold this important post in the history of Nepal.
President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sushila Karki at a ceremony held at Shital Niwas.
The Chief Justice of Nepal, senior government officials and foreign diplomats were also present at the ceremony.
The decision to appoint Karki was taken after a series of meetings between President Paudel, Army Chief General Ashok Raj Singdel and representatives of the youth protesters of Gen X.
The interim government is primarily tasked with holding new parliamentary elections within the next six months.
Sushila Karki proposed holding new general elections on March 4, 2026 in her first cabinet meeting soon after taking office.
Sushila Karki is popular for her impeccable integrity and impartiality. She became the first woman Chief Justice of Nepal in July 2016 but her tenure lasted less than a year as lawmakers moved an impeachment motion against her, which later failed.
During her judicial service, she judiciously took a tough stand against corruption, which made her very popular among the general public and Gen Z protesters.
The situation is complicated on the constitutional front as well, with the Nepal Bar Association terming the dissolution of Parliament and Karki’s appointment as unconstitutional.
The international community including India has expressed hope for the return of peace, stability and democratic process in Nepal.
SHYAM SINGH RAWAT , SR. JOURNALIST
