Sushila Karki, the former chief justice, has made history as Nepal’s first female Prime Minister. The 73-year-old’s appointment was confirmed by the presidential press advisor of Nepal.
Previously serving as the country’s first female chief justice, Karki will lead as the interim head of the government, stepping in after anti-corruption protests triggered the nation’s most severe political crisis in decades.
“President Ram Chandra Paudel will officially appoint Sushila Karki as the prime minister,” stated Kiran Pokharel, the presidential press advisor. “The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 9 PM (15:15 GMT).”
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Karki’s appointment on Friday followed a violent outbreak that resulted in at least 51 fatalities and led to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation on Tuesday.
(With contributions from Reuters, PTI)
