Nepal's Gen Z choose Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim leader

Nepal’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has emerged as the leading choice of Gen Z after more than 5,000 young people joined a virtual meeting to choose the head of the country’s interim government, following violent protests against a now-withdrawn social media ban.

The online discussion focused on possible candidates for the top post. While Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah was initially viewed as the favourite, participants said he did not respond to repeated attempts to contact him.

"Since he did not take our calls, the discussion shifted to other names. The most



support has gone to Sushila Karki," a Gen Z representative was quoted as saying by Nepali media.

Karki had earlier been approached with the proposal and reportedly asked for at least 1,000 written signatures as a show of support. According to sources, she has now secured over 2,500 signatures, exceeding the demand.

Although Karki emerged as the leading contender, several other prominent names were discussed in the virtual meeting. Participants mentioned Kulman Ghising, the chief of Nepal Electricity Authority, along with youth leader Sagar Dhakal and Dharan Mayor Harka Sampang.