Nepal is a nation holding its breath. Weeks of intense protests and deep political troubles have left the country shaken. At least 51 people lost their lives in the unrest. The very foundations of its government and society seemed to crumble.
Now, a new leader has stepped forward to guide the troubled nation. Sushila Karki, a respected former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, took her oath as interim Prime Minister. The ceremony took place in Kathmandu on September 12, 2025, in a quiet, serious atmosphere. Her appointment came after hours of tough talks between the government and leaders of the anti-corruption movement. They finally reached a compromise. Many young people, who had championed her to lead this temporary government, cheered her on.
This new interim government faces huge challenges. The previous parliament has been dissolved. A general election is now set for March 5, 2026. Karki has only a few days to pick her temporary cabinet. Her most urgent jobs include bringing back peace and ensuring justice for those who caused the violence. She must also rebuild trust among the people, who worry their young democracy might fall apart.
Karki is well-known for her honesty as a lawyer. She even survived an attempt to remove her from her top judicial role. She also has close ties to the Koirala family, a powerful political family within the Nepali Congress party.
Soldiers continue to patrol the streets of Kathmandu. They are working to prevent any new outbreaks of chaos. All eyes, both inside Nepal and around the globe, are watching closely. They want to see if the country’s first female leader can guide it through its most severe crisis in many decades.
