US EditionGen Z-Led Anti-Corruption Protests in Nepal Put Its First Female Prime Minister in Power
Sushila Karki, a former chief justice known for anti-corruption efforts, was chosen by Generation Z protestors via Discord after deadly unrest toppled the prior government.
- Anti-corruption protests in Nepal resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli after violent demonstrations, during which at least 51 people died and over 1,300 were injured.
- Sushila Karki was appointed as Nepal's first female Prime Minister following the protests. Karki, a former chief justice, is known for her actions against political corruption.
- Protesters organized a virtual poll on Discord to select Karki, reflecting a new approach to leadership selection amid a chaotic political environment.
- New elections are set for March 2026, as Karki dissolved parliament, marking a significant change in Nepal's democracy.
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How Gen Z protestors chose Nepal’s first woman prime minister on Discord
Over the week, multiple polls were held by representatives of the protest movement on Discord to nominate possible leaders and Karki emerged as a favourite, widely praised for her integrity
PM Modi Congratulates Nepal’s First Woman Prime Minister, Praises Spirit of Democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sushila Karki on her appointment as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister. Karki, a former Chief Justice of Nepal’s Supreme Court, has taken over following the departure of the KP Sharma Oli government due to widespread anti-corruption protests. Her appointment is historic, as she becomes the first woman to assume the position of Prime Minister in the country’s history. Prime Minist…
Sushila Karki was sworn in as the interim prime minister of Nepal on Friday evening, September 12, 2025. She is the former Chief Justice of Nepal.
The protests, dubbed the "Gen Z protests," quickly escalated from opposition to the internet ban to a full-scale challenge to long-standing corruption, nepotism, and an opaque political system. The latest official figures indicate that at least 72 people have died in the protests, and the unrest continues unabated. Intense public pressure forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as interim …
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