The youth-led movement, sparked by public outrage over corruption and a now-withdrawn social media ban
Digital Desk: On 10th September, In a significant development amid Nepal’s ongoing political upheaval, Gen-Z protesters have reportedly reached a consensus on appointing former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the interim leader following the forced resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.
The decision was made during a large virtual meeting held on Wednesday, attended by over 5,000 young activists who have been at the forefront of the mass protests gripping the nation. The Gen-Z led movement, which began due to the overwhelming public anger at the corruption and an already canceled social media ban, still requires the transparent and accountable governance.
Though Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah was initially considered a popular candidate, reports indicate he did not respond to multiple attempts to contact him. The silence changed the favor to Karki who was the best candidate because of her neutrality and record.
Who Is Sushila Karki?
Sushila Karki is a 72 years old trailblazer in the history of Nepal judicial system; she is famously known as the first woman Chief Justice in Nepal. She was born on 7th June , 1952, in Biratnagar, and has a political science and law education. She was appointed Chief Justice in 2016, and it gained a lot of respect due to her strong position on legal reform, anti-corruption, and values of democracy.
Karki began her career as a teacher before joining the judiciary. She was part of the 2006 Constitutional Drafting Committee and became a permanent Supreme Court justice in 2010. Her legacy includes key rulings on transitional justice and electoral disputes.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high in Kathmandu. On Tuesday evening, Nepal Army occupied Tribhuvan International Airport after protesters tried storming it and it halted the flights leaving hundreds of foreigners trapped.
The official declaration of the appointment of Karki should come shortly.
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