Amidst the unrest in Nepal and the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki’s name has emerged as one of the potential candidates to lead the new interim government.
This development has occurred at a time when Nepal is going through a period of uncertainty, where political parties and stakeholders are trying to ensure smooth changes in the country and maintain consensus to maintain stability.
Nepal has seen Jane-Zi protests, under the leadership of youth, especially students, a widespread movement demanding accountability and transparency from the government.
The protest started on September 8, 2025 in other major cities including Kathmandu and Pokhara, Butwal and Birganj when the government banned major social media platforms citing tax revenue and cyber security concerns.
As the tension increased, the situation deteriorated rapidly at the ground level. At least 19 people were killed and 500 injured in clashes with security forces. Curfew was imposed in several cities including Kathmandu to control the situation.
According to local media reports, the Generation Zee delegation has agreed to Sushila Karki’s name to lead the interim government.
Significantly, Sushila Karki created history by becoming the first woman Chief Justice of Nepal, she served in this post from July 2016 to June 2017.
Born on June 7, 1952 in Viratnagar, Sushila Karki is the eldest of seven children. Sushila Karki earned a Mastrus degree in Political Science from Banaras Hindu University in 1975. He started his legal career in 1979 after completing law education from Viratnagar. In 2007, she became a senior advocate. Karki was appointed as the ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court in January 2009 and became a permanent judge in 2010.
The Nepali Army on Wednesday announced the implementation of prohibitory orders and continuing nationwide curfew in response to the increasing unrest from the protests led by generation Zee in various parts of the country.
In a statement issued by the Directorate of Public Relations and Information on Wednesday, the army said that the prohibition will remain in effect till 5 pm today. Subsequently, on Thursday, Bhadrapada 26 (September 11), nationwide curfew will be implemented from 6:00 am.
The army said that any further decision will be taken on the basis of developing security situation. The army also appreciated the cooperation of the people in maintaining the system and expressed condolences on the loss of life and property during the ongoing protests.
It also warned that “chaotic persons and groups” infiltrated into the movement and are involved in dangerous criminal activities including arson, looting, violent attacks and even rape attempts.
The Nepal army expresses its gratitude for the continuous support of all citizens in fulfilling its responsibility of maintaining peace and security in the country in the current difficult situation.
The release said, “Expressing deep grief over the loss of life and property during the protests, everyone is requested to cooperate in efforts to control criminal activities.”
According to Wednesday’s report by the Himalayan Times, 27 people involved in looting, arson and other violent acts have been arrested by the Nepali Army during the protests led by Jane Z -JED across Nepal, including the capital Kathmandu.
According to The Himalayan Times, these arrests were made between 10 am to 10 am on Tuesday night, as security forces were deployed across the country to control the ongoing protests. Security personnel also deployed three fire engines to extinguish the fire during unrest.
In Kathmandu’s Gaushala-Chabahil-Buddhist corridor, officials recovered cash worth 3.37 million Nepali rupees stolen from the suspects.
In addition, security forces seized a large number of weapons, including 31 fire scriptures, magazines and ammunition, 23 of which were seized from Kathmandu and eight from Pokhara, as the Himalayan Times reported.
The army also confirmed that 23 Nepal police officers and three civilians injured in recent clashes were being treated in military hospitals.
After his resignation, Oli said that he would personally lead all -party dialogues for the “meaningful solution” of unrest. His resignation reflects deep political instability in this Himalayan nation.
Demonstrating rule is demanding to end “institutional corruption and bias”. They want the government to be more accountable and transparent in its decision -making process.
The frustration of the public further increased when the “Napo Babies” trend on social media exposed the luxurious lifestyle of the children of politicians and exposed the economic inequality between them and common citizens. This further increased the frustration of the public over corruption, nepotism and economic inequality.
Amidst these complaints, the ongoing employment crisis in Nepal, in which around 5,000 youth are leaving the country to work abroad, have increased the unrest further.
