Sushila Karki has been in charge of Nepal for less than 24 hours, and she's already making significant moves. On September 8, an FIR was lodged against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli for his involvement in the police suppression incident. The FIR demands an investigation into these heinous crime allegations against Oli.
In response to Gen Z's outrage, KP Sharma Oli stepped down from the Prime Minister's position on September 9. He had been sworn in as Prime Minister in July 2024, only to see his tenure cut short just over a year later.
Interim PM Sushila Karki May Expand Her Cabinet Tomorrow
Tomorrow, on Sunday, Nepal's Interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, is expected to expand her cabinet. She spent Saturday in discussions with Gen Z representatives and several other political and social groups, aiming to garner cooperation and support for the forthcoming cabinet expansion.
Close sources to Karki indicate that final decisions on new cabinet members will likely be made by tomorrow. It is expected that the names will be announced, and the new ministers will be sworn in on the same day.
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Although no official announcement has been made yet, sources suggest that the cabinet expansion will particularly focus on including various regional and ethnic representatives. This strategic move is anticipated to bolster the government's stability and public support.
Sushila Karki Made History
September 12, 2025, marked a historic day for Nepal, as, for the first time, a woman has taken the nation's helm. Sushila Karki became Nepal's first female interim Prime Minister. Never before had a woman led Nepal's government.
