Nepal, Sushila Karki and Acting prime minister
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Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice of Nepal, has assumed the role of interim Prime Minister amidst national unrest, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Following violent protests sparked by a social media ban and fueled by demands for economic reform and accountability,
Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, in her first address, vowed to rebuild the nation, announced martyr status and compensation for Gen Z protest victims, and said her government will not st
Nepal’s PM Sushila Karki declared Gen Z protest victims as martyrs, announcing Rs 1 million aid per family, while President Paudel urged calm after dissolving the lower house ahead of elections.
Sushila Karki has not only taken on corruption but has built a reputation of challenging the political establishment.
Experts said the upcoming March elections in Nepal—more than two years ahead of schedule—are expected to drain another ₹30 billion from state reserves.
Karki took charge of her office at Singha Durbar on Sunday, marking a significant political shift for Nepal following days of violent protest.
Violence erupted in Nepal on September 9th, leading to a rising death toll that has now reached 61, with six bodies recovered today in Kathmandu. Amidst the chaos following what is being called the 'Gen Z revolution',
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki assumed office as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, declaring Gen Z protest victims martyrs and announcing Rs 1 million compensation per family. Her government dissolved parliament amid unrest that left 72 dead,
Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, was the choice of the student protesters whose mass rallies led to violent clashes and toppled the government.