Published: 15 September 2025Al JazeeraInternational
Nepal Gets First Female Prime Minister: Sushila Karki Sworn In After Anti-Corruption Protests
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal's first-ever female Prime Minister on September 12, 2025, following massive Gen Z-led anti-corruption protests that forced PM KP Sharma Oli to resign. Over 50 people died in the crackdown on protests. Karki, 73, was nominated through an online poll on Discord by protest leaders.
Karki made history in 2016 as Nepal's first female Chief Justice. She unveiled her cabinet on September 15 and pledged to bring peace, end corruption, and conduct fair general elections within six months starting March 2026. India's relationship with Nepal under the Neighbourhood First policy will be a key area to watch as Karki establishes her interim government.
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Q: Analyse the implications of Nepal's political transition, with Sushila Karki becoming its first female Prime Minister, for India's Neighbourhood First policy.
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Following Gen Z-led anti-corruption protests that toppled KP Sharma Oli and left over fifty dead, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, 73, was sworn in on September 12, 2025 as Nepal's first female Prime Minister. Her pledge of elections by March 2026 shapes India's Neighbourhood First engagement with Kathmandu's interim government.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Sushila Karki and how did she become Nepal's first female Prime Minister?
**Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal's first-ever female Prime Minister on September 12, 2025**. Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal's first female Prime Minister following anti-corruption protests that toppled the previous government.
What is the significance of Nepal getting its first female Prime Minister?
**Karki, 73, nominated through an online poll on Discord by Gen Z-led anti-corruption protest leaders after PM KP Sharma Oli resigned**. Sushila Karki's appointment marks a historic milestone for gender representation in South Asian political leadership.
What anti-corruption protests led to Nepal's political change in 2025?
**She made history in 2016 as Nepal's first female Chief Justice**. Mass protests against corruption and political instability in Nepal created the political opening for Sushila Karki's appointment.
Who is Sushila Karki and what is her background before becoming Nepal's PM?
**Sushila Karki is a former Chief Justice of Nepal** known for her anti-corruption track record. **Pledged to bring peace, end corruption, and conduct fair general elections within six months startin**
How does Nepal's political change impact India-Nepal bilateral relations?
**Over 50 people died in the crackdown on protests that forced the previous PM to resign**. India closely monitors Nepal's political transitions given the deep economic, cultural, and strategic ties between the two neighbouring nations.
