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Nepal’s President Appoints Former Chief Justice as Interim Premier and First Woman Leader
Sushila Karki, Nepal's first female interim Prime Minister, appointed after violent youth protests that caused 51 deaths and political upheaval, will lead until elections within six months.
- Sushila Karki was appointed as Nepal's interim Prime Minister during a period of protests against government corruption and misgovernance, marking her as the country's first female leader in this role.
- The appointment followed talks with protesters and was finalized after the previous government was dissolved due to widespread protests led by the youth, with the dissolution announced during Karki's first cabinet meeting.
- Karki was elected through a public vote on Discord, obtaining 50% of the votes, signaling broad support from Gen Z and traditional political forces.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the new interim government, expressing hope that it would help foster peace and stability in Nepal.
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Nepal picks new interim prime minister
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After the protests, the former Supreme Judge Sushila Karki assumes transitional responsibility for the government.
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