Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki To Be Sworn In As Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister: Sources

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:17pm on 12 Sep 2025,Friday International

Nepal will soon see former chief justice Sushila Karki sworn in as interim Prime Minister after days of violent unrest. Sources told CNN-News18 that the decision was reached following meetings between President Ramchandra Paudel, Karki, and Gen Z protest leaders. Protesters had demanded reforms after deadly clashes that killed dozens and injured hundreds. Karki, the country’s first woman chief justice, is widely respected for her fight against corruption and independence in the judiciary. Her appointment is being viewed as an effort to restore calm, rebuild trust, and open the door to sweeping political changes in Nepal. (PC: X)

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