September 12, 2025

Nepal’s political drama just got a spicy twist! The country’s former chief justice, Sushila Karki, is all set to become the new interim prime minister. This surprise move comes after huge anti-corruption protests shook the Himalayan nation, forcing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign. These protests weren’t small at all—they turned violent and sadly caused 34 deaths and hurt over 1,300 people. The chaos exploded after the government banned social media, a ban that was quickly lifted. Peace only returned when Oli stepped down. A source close to the talks, who wanted to stay anonymous because the discussions are delicate, revealed, "Sushila Karki will be appointed interim prime minister." They added, "They (Gen Z) want her. This will happen today." The 'Gen Z' protesters are mostly young people fighting for change and transparency. The decision will probably be made official during a meeting with President Ramchandra Paudel and army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel at Paudel's house early in the morning. However, neither the president’s office nor the army spokesperson confirmed this to Reuters. Nepal, squeezed between giant neighbors India and China, has been struggling with political ups and downs since it ended its monarchy in 2008. Jobs are scarce, pushing millions to work abroad and send money home. Good news is, Kathmandu is slowly waking up! Shops reopened on Friday, cars started moving, and police switched their guns for batons. Still, some streets remain blocked and soldiers are patrolling, but not as heavily as before. With Sushila Karki stepping in, many hope Nepal’s stormy political weather is about to calm down. Will this fresh start bring peace and progress? Only time will tell!

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