Amidst the ongoing GEN-Z protests in Nepal, former Chief Justice of the country Sushila Karki is being prepared to lead the temporary government. Recalling her long -standing relations with India, Karki said that she considers herself a “friend of India”. He had a masters in political science from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi in 1975, which had a profound impact on his life.
Karki said in a conversation with a media channel, “I am very impressed with Indian leaders… Indian friends see me as a sister. I greet Modi ji. I have got a very good effect from Modi ji.” Recalling his university years, the 71 -year -old judge said that many of his friends were in India and he still remembered his BHU teachers. He said, “India has helped Nepal a lot. Indians always wish Nepal.”
Sushila Karki became the first woman Chief Justice of Nepal and held the post from July 2016 to June 2017. In January 2009, she was appointed a temporary judge of the Supreme Court and became a permanent judge in 2010.
Under his leadership, a proposal to form a temporary government was placed by the Gen-Z youth movement, which played an important role in the collapse of the Oli government. Karki said that she is feeling honored by getting the trust of the youth and this responsibility makes her feel proud.
Nepal, which is located between India and China, has been facing political and economic instability since the end of the monarchy in 2008. The protests began on 8 September 2025, when the government banned the social media platforms. So far 30 people have been killed and more than 500 injured. Curfew was imposed in many cities.
Balendra Shah, Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, also supported the leadership of the temporary government to Karki and called upon the youth and the general public to show responsibility and understanding. The protesters demanded transparency and accountability in the government to end “institutional corruption and bias” and decision processes.
Public resentment grew further when the “NEPO Babies” trends on social media revealed the luxury of children of political families, showing economic inequality between ordinary citizens and them.
