Nepal set to appoint ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim PM

As Nepal continues to reel under intense nationwide protests led by the country’s youth against corruption and misgovernance, preparations are underway to swear in former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the Interim Prime Minister.

The appointment could be formalised as early as Friday afternoon, marking a major political development amid escalating public unrest.

The Nepal President’s Office, ‘Sheetal Niwas’, has



instructed its staff to begin preparations for welcoming the new interim Prime Minister. Similar directions were issued to senior officials at the Ministry of Home Affairs, asking them to remain on standby for an official transition once political consensus is finalised.

Once the main parties and the President reach a formal agreement on Sushila Karki leading the interim government, the Ministry has been instructed to begin arrangements immediately.