After a week of political upheaval, Nepal made history by choosing Sushila Karki to be the country’s first female interim Prime Minister. After a lot of “Gen Z” protests, the old Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli had to step down and the parliament was dissolved.
On Friday, Sushila Karki, who is 73 years old and used to be the Chief Justice of Nepal, took the oath of office. This was a fresh start for a country whose politics and economy have been in trouble for a long time. The protest movement, which was primarily planned on social media platforms like Discord and led by young people, needed a leader who was known for being fair and honest. People thought she was a good choice because of this.
The issue arose when the government made social media illegal. It quickly turned into a bigger movement against the crooked politicians and the way politics works. Many people perished in violent battles between protesters and police. This made the Oli government step down and the parliament leave.
Karki’s first responsibility as temporary Prime Minister is to restore order and make the country ready for new elections on March 5, 2026. But her choice has caused some trouble. Some of the most important political parties don’t want parliament to be dissolved. They call it “unconstitutional” and believe it could cause a constitutional crisis.
A lot of global leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have praised Karki’s choice, even though other people don’t like it. He wrote her on social media that he wanted Nepal to have a “new dawn.” Karki, who became president on Sunday, has begun talking to people about forming a small group of ministers. The protesters urged the administration to be more open. A group of young people who wanted change helped her win. This is a major step forward and shows how a new generation is transforming politics all around South Asia.