US EditionNepal’s President Appoints Former Chief Justice as Interim Premier and First Woman Leader
- Sushila Karki was appointed as Nepal's interim Prime Minister during a period of protests against government corruption and misgovernance, marking her as the country's first female leader in this role.
- The appointment followed talks with protesters and was finalized after the previous government was dissolved due to widespread protests led by the youth, with the dissolution announced during Karki's first cabinet meeting.
- Karki was elected through a public vote on Discord, obtaining 50% of the votes, signaling broad support from Gen Z and traditional political forces.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the new interim government, expressing hope that it would help foster peace and stability in Nepal.
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Nepal sets March elections after naming interim prime minister
KATHMANDU — Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel dissolved parliament and called for fresh elections on March 5, his office said late on Friday, following a week of deadly violence that culminated in the appointment of the country's first woman Prime Minister in the interim. The announcement came just hours after Paudel appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to lead the country, following the deadly "Gen Z"-led anti-graft protests that forc…
After the severe unrest with more than 50 deaths in Nepal, President Paudell dissolved the parliament and scheduled new elections for March. Until then, ex-constitutional judge Karki is to lead the country as the first female prime minister.
Nepal's Parliament Dissolved, Elections Set for March 2026 After Sushila Karki Sworn in as Interim PM
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Announcing the decision, the President's Office said the dissolution was approved in the first cabinet meeting convened by Karki at 11 pm, marking the start of a six-month transitional government tasked with steering the country to the polls. World News | Nepal's Parliament Dissolved, Elections Set for March 2026 After Sushila Karki Sworn in as Interim PM.
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