Sushila Karki, Nepal’s former Chief Justice, was sworn in as the nation’s first female Prime Minister on Friday, following a youth-led uprising that ousted the previous government.
The 73-year-old was selected through an unprecedented online poll on Discord, where Gen Z activists, rallying against corruption, chose her with 62% of 7,713 votes.
The ceremony at Sheetal Niwas, led by President Ram Chandra Paudel, followed days of violent protests sparked by a social media ban.
Clashes left 51 dead, over 1,300 injured, and government buildings in flames, forcing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.
Karki, known for her anti-corruption stance as Chief Justice from 2016-2017, now leads an interim government tasked with restoring order, investigating the violence, and preparing for elections by March 2026.Karki visited injured protesters Saturday, signaling unity.
India’s Narendra Modi and the UN expressed support, but critics question her ability to navigate Nepal’s volatile politics. For now, Kathmandu buzzes with hope as the Gen Z movement reshapes the nation’s future.
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