Gokarna lamichhane – September 12, 2025
In a dramatic turn of events, Nepal’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been declared the interim Prime Minister by the Gen-Z protest group, a rapidly growing youth-led movement demanding sweeping political reforms across the nation.

The announcement was made earlier today during a mass gathering in Kathmandu, where thousands of young protesters rallied under the banner of anti-corruption, transparency, and generational change in leadership. The group cited Karki’s reputation for integrity, judicial independence, and fearless stance against political interference during her tenure as Chief Justice as key reasons behind her selection.

“At a time when the nation is plagued by political stagnation and corruption, we believe Justice Sushila Karki embodies the honesty, courage, and vision that Nepal urgently needs,” said one of the protest leaders during the declaration.

Sushila Karki, who served as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice from 2016 to 2017, is widely respected for her bold verdicts and commitment to upholding the rule of law. Although she has not issued an official statement in response to the announcement, her unexpected emergence as a central figure in the Gen-Z movement signals a potential shift in Nepal’s political landscape.

This unprecedented move comes amid growing public dissatisfaction with traditional political parties and leadership, which many accuse of failing to address systemic corruption, unemployment, and governance issues.

Whether Karki will formally accept the role or how the established political institutions will respond remains to be seen, but today’s announcement has already sparked intense public debate and a wave of support on social media.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.