Judicial Leap: Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki Becomes Nepal’s First Female Interim PM Amid Protests

Nepal has appointed its first-ever female interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, a former Chief Justice, following days of violent nationwide protests that left 51 dead and over 1,300 injured. Footage shows her swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Kathmandu, where President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath. Karki, 73, was nominated after high-level negotiations involving the president, army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, and Gen Z protest leaders, many of whom rallied support via Discord — one of 26 platforms briefly banned by the government. Karki will lead the country through a transitional period, overseeing preparations for new elections by March 5, 2026. Her appointment is seen as a groundbreaking step for gender representation in Nepal. #SushilaKarki #NepalProtests #NepalPM #NepalNews #SocialMediaBan #GenZProtests #NepalPolitics #Kathmandu #BreakingNews #WomenInPolitics #DiscordProtests #NepalUnrest #SushilaKarkiPM