“I DO NOT WISH FOR THIS JOB”: Nepal’s interim PM to hand over power after six months

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The mass protest was sparked base on the public dissatisfaction on the corrupted leaders that runs the country and with the addition, the ban on several social media platforms that led to a peaceful agitation by the students. on 8 September turned violent over the course of two days, which led the politician’s home vandalized, the parliament , and the Nepal High Court were set on fire. The death toll from the unrest has now reached more than 70 Nepalese, including three police personnel. During the protest leaders such as Prime minister, Home minister resigned from their post.

Nepal’s newly appointed interim prime minister Susila Karki says she will be in the post for no longer than six months. As she took charge of Nepal’s interim prime minister on Sunday, she first acted was to define the limits of her own power. Susila Karki said “I do not wish for this job. It was after voices from the streets that I was compelled to accept”. After taking charge at Singha Durbar on Sunday, the former chief justice made clear that her government is only a bridge to election. She herself said she would hand over to the new government which will emerge after elections on 5 March 2026.

Her appointment comes after more than 70 people were killed during anti-corruption protests which ousted the Nepal’s Government. Karli took the oath of office after an agreement with protest leaders so-called the “GEN-Z” movement. Karki said the Government would help in sending the bodies of the decrease to their home districts. She also said that those who suffered damage to personal property will be supported by the state.

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