Nepal is slowly getting back to normal after days of violent protests against the government. On Saturday, the government removed the statewide curfew. The decision comes a day after Sushila Karki was named the country’s first female Prime Minister and head of a transitional government.
Public life is starting to pick up again now that the curfew is over. Long-distance buses from Kathmandu and other forms of public transit are back in service. After being closed for days, shops, grocery stores, and markets are open again. Cleaning drives have also started to sweep away trash from government facilities that were damaged by vandals. But the police in Kathmandu say that some important areas would still be off-limits to keep the peace.
The change is a big deal for the Himalayan country, which was thrown into political disarray after a lot of protests spearheaded by Gen Z. The protests started because the government banned social media sites, which made people angry about corruption, economic inequality, and political inaction. The protests led to the resignation of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
The protest leaders all agreed on something very unique in politics: they chose former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to lead the interim administration. Many people thought that her appointment would help restore stability and trust because she was known for being honest and independent.
On Friday night, Prime Minister Karki took the oath of office at the presidential mansion, Sheetal Niwas. Sources told that she will officially take office on Sunday and declare that her cabinet will grow. Her new government’s first act was to dissolve Parliament and set new elections for March 5, 2026. This was a strong sign that the country was ready to move on from political chaos.