Sushila Karki Sworn In as Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister
Why in the news
Nepal has an interim government headed by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki after youth-led protests forced the previous government out.
Key facts
- Date of oath: 12 September 2025.
- Karki served as Chief Justice from 11 July 2016 to 6 June 2017 and was the first woman to hold that post.
- She is the first woman in Nepal’s history to be both chief justice and prime minister.
- The change followed Gen Z protests against corruption that led K. P. Sharma Oli to resign.
- On 12 September 2025 President Ram Chandra Poudel dissolved the Federal Parliament at her recommendation.
- A general election is scheduled for March 2026.
About the leader
Karki, a former head of the judiciary, took charge of the government on an interim basis after the protests, with the country heading toward fresh elections.
Exam angle
- Remember the key firsts: first woman Chief Justice and first woman PM of Nepal.
- Names to note: Ram Chandra Poudel (President) and K. P. Sharma Oli (outgoing PM).
- Neighbouring-country political changes are regular items for international-affairs questions.
- Election timing: March 2026.