Sushila Karki Becomes Nepal’s First Woman Prime Minister

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been sworn in as Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, heading the interim government. The oath was administered by President Ramchandra Paudel at the Presidential Palace, in the presence of Vice President Rambaran Yadav and other officials. Her appointment follows the resignation of former PM KP Sharma Oli amid violent protests by Gen Z demonstrators over social media bans and corruption. Karki’s interim government will oversee the country until fresh parliamentary elections on March 21, 2026.