Nepal New PM: Sushila Karki became the interim Prime Minister of Nepal- President administered oath to three more ministers

Nepal New PM: A historic moment came in Nepal when Sushila Karki was sworn in as the country's first female interim Prime Minister. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath to her at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sheetal Niwas. Along with her, Kulman Ghising, Om Prakash Aryal, and Balanand Sharma also took oath as ministers. This new cabinet does not include any leader of the Gen-Z protesters. The new cabinet will hold its first meeting tonight, which will be important for discussions on the political and social challenges facing the country.

Political crisis and new beginning

The recent violent protests in Nepal had plunged the country into a deep political crisis. A leadership vacuum was created in the country after the resignation of several senior ministers, including former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Amidst this crisis, a consensus was reached between all major political parties and representatives of the Gen-Z protesting group on the name of Sushila Karki. All the demands of the Gen-Z agitators have been accepted, raising hopes of stability and peace in the country.

Sushila Karki Biography

Sushila Karki was born on 7 June 1952 in Biratnagar, Nepal. She earned a bachelor's degree from Biratnagar in 1972 and a master's degree in political science from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1975. After this, in 1978, she completed her law studies from Tribhuvan University. Karki started practicing law in Biratnagar in 1979 and also worked as an assistant teacher at Mahendra Multiple Campus in Dharan in 1985.

Judicial career and historical achievements

Sushila Karki's judicial career has been remarkable. In 2009, she was appointed a temporary judge in the Supreme Court. In 2010, she became a permanent judge and was the acting Chief Justice for some time in 2016. From 11 July 2016 to 6 June 2017, she served as the first female Chief Justice of Nepal. During this time, she took many important decisions, which underlined her impartiality and courage.

Impeachment controversy and public support

In April 2017, the then government presented an impeachment motion against her in Parliament. After this motion, she was suspended from the post of Chief Justice. However, the public held widespread demonstrations in support of the independence of the judiciary. The Supreme Court stopped the Parliament from taking further action in this matter, and amid growing public pressure, the Parliament had to withdraw the impeachment motion. This incident established Sushila Karki as a person who does not bow down to the pressure of power.

New responsibility and future hopes

Sushila Karki becoming the interim Prime Minister symbolizes a new beginning for Nepal. Given her impartiality, experience, and firmness, the country expects stability and good governance from her. The new cabinet under her leadership will have to face the challenge of resolving the political crisis and implementing the demands of the Gen-Z agitators. The citizens of Nepal are expecting peace, development, and unity in the country from this new leadership.