Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal's first woman interim Prime Minister

12 Sep 2025 18:29 IST

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been sworn in as Nepal's first woman interim Prime Minister, leading the country's interim government. Karki took the oath as the interim Prime Minister after the dissolution of the parliament by President Bidya Devi Bhandari. This move comes amidst protests by the younger generation against the dissolution of the parliament. Sushila Karki's appointment as the interim Prime Minister marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead the government in Nepal.

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