In Nepal, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Prime Minister of the interim government, becoming the first woman to lead the country. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to Ms Karki at the Presidential Palace in a ceremony in Kathmandu last night. Vice President Rambaran Yadav and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The swearing-in ceremony comes after the Himalayan Nation witnessed deadly violence by Gen Z demonstrators over the past few days, triggered by a government ban on major social media platforms and anger over corruption. The deadly clashes claimed the lives of several people and also led to the resignation of KP Sharma Oli as Nepal’s Prime Minister.
After intensive discussions over the past three days and formal talks at the Presidential Palace, Sheetal Niwas, it was decided yesterday to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the head of an interim government. Ms Karki is also the country’s first female Chief Justice and was widely praised for her integrity.
President Paudel may dissolve the House of Representatives, after which the new Prime Minister will form her team, including representatives from Gen Z, to serve in the interim government. Her appointment aligns with the demands of protesting Gen-Z demonstrators who have been calling for the immediate dissolution of Parliament and an interim government free from existing corrupt political leaders.
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