Nepal just made history! 🎉 Sushila Karki, age 73 and former chief justice, is the first and only female jurist in Nepal to take office as interim prime minister.
Sushila Karki received her mandate from President Ram Chandra Poudel after KP Sharma Oli resigned earlier this week. She will oversee all ministries and lead an interim government with one goal: hold a general election within six months.
Here is what this means. Nepal dissolved its House of Representatives at 11 pm on Friday. The next election date is set for March 5, 2026. This timeline comes after nationwide protests on September 8 and 9, when political parties and community groups joined forces to demand swift action.
For young people across South and Southeast Asia, this moment highlights the impact of civic engagement. From Kathmandu squares to local digital forums in Jakarta or Dhaka, the message is clear: every vote counts 🗳️
Karki brings a unique perspective from the judiciary to the executive branch. In simple terms, judges interpret laws and the prime minister puts them into action. Now a former top judge is steering the nation until the people vote again.
With tech driven campaigns and social media mobilization on the rise, all eyes will be on how youth in Nepal shape the 2026 election. Could this be a digital first election? Stay tuned 🚀
Reference(s):
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