Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister in a post on the social media platform X. He also stated that India is fully committed to the peace and progress of the neighbouring nation.
Sushila Karki, 73-years-old, was sworn in as Nepal’s interim PM on Friday evening.
“I extend my best wishes to Right Hon. Mrs. Sushila Karki on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal. India remains firmly committed to the peace, progress and prosperity of the people of Nepal,” PM Modi wrote in the post on X.
Who Is Sushila Karki?
Sushila Karki embedded her name in history by becoming the first-ever woman PM of the Himalayan nation. She was also the country’s first woman Chief Justice and took the oath of office from President Ram Chandra Poudel who held extensive consultations with leaders of the Gen-Z protests, constitutional experts, and the army chief, throughout the day.
Discussions with Gen-Z protestors and other stakeholders were prolonged over the issue of dissolving the House of Representatives, the lower house, before the new Prime Minister is sworn in or after it.
Nepal Gen Z Protests
Violent Gen Z-led protests erupted in Nepal, leading to the collapse of the KP Sharma Oli government. After the former PM’s resignation, Karki emerged as the pick of activists who had taken to the streets.
India-Nepal Ties
Earlier, India welcomed the formation of a new interim government in Nepal under the leadership of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, expressing hope that the political transition would contribute to peace and stability.
In a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), it reiterated its commitment to strengthening ties with Kathmandu during this period of change.
“We welcome the formation of a new Interim Government in Nepal, led by Right Honourable Mrs Sushila Karki. We are hopeful that this would help in fostering peace and stability,” the MEA said.
The ministry added, “As a close neighbour, a fellow democracy and a long-term development partner, India will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples and countries.”
Bureau Report
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