Gen Z Protesters Script History, Justice Sushila Karki Sworn in as Nepal’s First Woman PM
KATHMANDU: In a landmark moment, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on Friday took oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government, becoming the first woman ever to hold the post in the Himalayan nation.
Karki’s elevation is being hailed as a historic win for the youth-led street movement that shook the political establishment in Kathmandu.
Gen Z protesters, who had been camping out for weeks demanding fresh leadership and clean politics, finally saw their demand turn into reality when the political parties bowed to public pressure.
Known for her upright image during her stint as Nepal’s first woman Chief Justice, Karki has now become the face of a people-driven change.
Her appointment is being celebrated across Nepal as a generational shift—one that puts women and young voices at the center of governance.
Political observers say this is not just about breaking the glass ceiling but also about rewriting the rules of power in Nepal, where protests have often shaped the country’s destiny.
Social media is abuzz with slogans like “Gen Z leads, Nepal wins”, while hashtags celebrating Karki’s swearing-in are trending across platforms.
With this, Nepal has entered a new chapter—where its youngest protesters and its first woman Prime Minister stand together at the helm of change.
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