Nepal GenZ Protesters Propose Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki As Head Of Interim Govt
Karki is now expected to lead the interim government in Nepal, till a new government is formally appointed.
Nepal's GenZ protesters on Wednesday proposed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the interim head of government, as reported by NDTV.
The protesters, mostly youths, have been campaigning against corruption for some time. Their main demands included the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the formation of a national government, and strict action against corrupt politicians.
After the agitation escalated this week, Oli submitted his resignation, along with most other ministers in his government. Nepal's President also marked his exit amid the mounting pressure.
Karki is now expected to lead the interim government in Nepal, till a new government is formally appointed.
Presently, the Nepal Army has taken control of nationwide security operations after incidents of arson and vandalism across the country. According to reports, the restrictive orders were in force until 5 pm on Wednesday, and then a curfew will be in place until 6 am on Thursday.
In a statement, the army said the measures were necessitated to curb possible incidents of looting, arson and other destructive activities 'under the guise of agitation'. The army warned that any form of demonstrations, vandalism, arson, or attacks on individuals and property during the restrictive period would be treated as criminal acts and dealt with accordingly.
Bangladesh Faced Similar Crisis
In August 2024, Bangladesh faced a political crisis when Prime Minister Hasina resigned and fled the country following deadly protests against her government over a controversial quota system in job allocations. The Army had stepped in to fill the power vacuum.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was later appointed as the head of Bangladesh's interim government by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a day after Hasina fled.
In May, Yunus’ administration disbanded Hasina's Awami League, sending many of its senior leaders, including former ministers, to jail to face trial for charges like crimes against humanity. He has also been facing calls from the political parties, including the BNP, to announce a date for the next elections.
