Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki Biography | सुशीला कार्की

 Nepal has taken a historic step with Sushila Karki sworn in as interim Prime Minister of Nepal on 12 September 2025, becoming the first woman ever to lead the country’s government.

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Name	Sushila Karki :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Age	73 years old :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Birthdate / Birthplace	7 June 1952, Biratnagar, Morang District, Nepal :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Previous Key Role	Chief Justice of Nepal (2016-2017) — first woman in that position :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Spouse	Durga Prasad Subedi :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Notable Personal Detail (Husband’s Past)	Durga Prasad Subedi was involved in Nepal’s first plane hijacking in 1973, when he was a leader in the Nepali Congress youth wing. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Mandate / Major Tasks as PM	Restore order after Gen Z protests; investigate protest violence & corruption; oversee new elections by March 2026; dissolve Parliament.

The Context: What Led to Her Appointment 

•  A wave of protests led largely by Gen Z erupted across Nepal after the government imposed a ban on major social media platforms. The ban was later lifted, but the unrest had already catalyzed broader anger over corruption, political nepotism, and systemic governance issues. 
• The protests turned violent. According to multiple reports, 51 people died and more than 1,300 injured during the week of unrest. Reuters 
• Former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid pressure. Parliament was dissolved by President Ram Chandra Poudel upon the recommendation of Karki. Fresh national elections have been scheduled for 5 March 2026. 

 Who Is Sushila Karki? 

•  She holds degrees from Mahendra Morang College (BA), Banaras Hindu University (MA Political Science), and LLB from Tribhuvan University. 
•  During her time as Chief Justice, she gained a reputation for integrity and taking strong stances against corruption. That reputation helped build public trust, especially among younger generations calling for reform. 

 Personal / Additional Details 

•  Husband: Durga Prasad Subedi — noted for his role in a political event (1973 Nepal Airlines plane hijacking) during the Panchayat era.
•  Residence for Office: She was sworn in at the presidential residence in Sheetal Niwas (often referred to in reports involving the president’s house). 

 Challenges Ahead 

•  Peace & Stability: Restoring calm after protests and violence, overseeing security operations, ensuring civil rights. 
•  Corruption Investigations: Holding to account officials and groups accused during the unrest.
•  Constitution & Legal Issues: There are constitutional debates about whether a former Chief Justice can serve as PM (interim). 
•  Organizing Free Elections: Ensuring that the March 2026 elections are fair and credible.