After becoming Nepal Prime Minister, Sushila Karki reaches hospital to meet those hurt in Gen-Z protests

After becoming Nepal’s Prime Minister, Sushila Karki visited hospital to meet those injured in the Gen-z unrest, in her first public engagement.

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel dissolved the House of Representatives, the lower House of the Federal Parliament, at the recommendation of newly appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki and announced fresh parliamentary elections for March 21 next year.

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took the oath as Prime Minister of the interim government of Nepal last night, becoming the first woman to lead the country. President Paudel administered the oath of office to Karki at the Presidential Palace in a ceremony in Kathmandu. Vice President Rambaran Yadav and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

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The swearing-in ceremony came after the Himalayan nation witnessed deadly violence by Gen-Z demonstrators over the past few days, triggered by a government ban on major social media platforms and anger over corruption.

The deadly clashes claimed the lives of several people and also led to the resignation of KP Sharma Oli as Nepal’s Prime Minister.

PM Modi, Dalai Lama extend their wishes

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nepal’s first woman PM saying that India remains firmly committed to the peace, stability, progress, and prosperity of the people of the neighbouring nation of Nepal.

Referring to his wish on behalf of 140 crore Indians to former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal, PM Modi said that a woman becoming the first-ever Prime Minister of the country is a shining example of women’s empowerment.

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, also congratulated Sushila Karki on being appointed as Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government.

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“As you know, the Nepalese and Tibetan peoples have historically enjoyed a close relationship. I am very grateful to the government and the people of Nepal for providing facilities for the rehabilitation of Tibetan refugees following their forced escape from Tibet after 1959. Indeed, although the Tibetan community is relatively small, I believe it has been making a notable contribution towards Nepal’s economic growth,” read a statement issued by the Dalai Lama’s office.

Appointment amid political turmoil

Following the fall of the KP Sharma Oli-led government during violent Gen-Z protests, Karki was chosen by activists who had taken to the streets, protesting against the former PM’s rule. Gen-Z protestors agreed on Karki’s name, paving the way for her appointment as Prime Minister even though several non-political candidates were floated as alternatives.

The unrest had also left several Indians stranded in the Tibet Autonomous Region while undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra organised by private tour operators via Nepal. On Thursday, the border crossings became operational again for Indian pilgrims who were undertaking the Yatra via Nepal.