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Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki Set to Lead Nepal

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice of Nepal, is set to become acting Prime Minister after KP Sharma Oli's resignation amid corruption protests.
A virtual meeting of over 5,000 Gen-Z members supported Karki, gathering more than 2,500 signatures.
Karki, 73, is known for her integrity and significant rulings, including women's citizenship rights.
She is willing to lead during the crisis, pending Army Chief approval.
Protests have turned violent, causing 19 deaths and over 340 injuries, with Karki aiming to hold elections and transfer power to elected leaders.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Loktantra Andolan in Nepal ended the monarchy, following a decade-long Maoist insurgency that claimed over 13,000 lives. This shift led to the establishment of a federal parliamentary republic in 2008. Sushila Karki, appointed acting Prime Minister amid ongoing corruption protests, symbolizes the ongoing struggle for effective governance in a nation still healing from its tumultuous past.

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Story summary

Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice of Nepal, is set to become acting Prime Minister after KP Sharma Oli's resignation amid corruption protests.
A virtual meeting of over 5,000 Gen-Z members supported Karki, gathering more than 2,500 signatures.
Karki, 73, is known for her integrity and significant rulings, including women's citizenship rights.
She is willing to lead during the crisis, pending Army Chief approval.
Protests have turned violent, causing 19 deaths and over 340 injuries, with Karki aiming to hold elections and transfer power to elected leaders.

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