Saralnama73-year-old Sushila Karki became Nepal's first female interim Prime Minister. She was sworn in after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the previous government. Over 50 people died in clashes with police during mass protests sparked by a social media ban. Protesters set fire to parliament and government buildings in Kathmandu, forcing Prime Minister Oli to resign. Karki, a former Supreme Court chief justice, is tasked with conducting elections within six months. The army has deployed patrols in Kathmandu as Nepal faces its worst unrest in decades. The protests began over the social media ban but grew to express deeper discontent with Nepal's political elite. (Updated 12 Sep 2025, 23:08 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 73-year-old Sushila Karki became Nepal's first female interim Prime Minister
- She was sworn in after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the previous government
- Over 50 people died in clashes with police during mass protests sparked by a social media ban