Sushila Karki to be Nepal’s first woman PM
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Likely to take oath by 11 am today, Sushila Karki shares old ties with India; know her views on Indo-Nepal relations.
Nepal first woman prime minister Sushila Karki: Amid the coup in Nepal and the subsequent deadlocks, a consensus has been reached on the name of the Prime Minister of Nepal. After several rounds of talks between the Nepali Army and GenZ protesters, the name of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been finalised. Sushila Karki will become the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal. President Ramchandra Poudel can administer the oath to Karki by 11 am today. Kathmandu Mayor and PM candidate Balen Shah has also supported Karki. Nepal President Ramchandra Poudel will appoint Sushila Karki as the Prime Minister using the 'Badha Adkau, Fukau' provision of Article 61 (4) of the Constitution.
Sushila Karki, who became the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal, has been the first woman Chief Justice of Nepal. She took several decisions against corruption and became popular among the youth. She is in favour of good relations with India and has praised Prime Minister Modi.
Sources at Shital Niwas said that Karki can also take oath on Friday morning. President Paudel continued discussions and consultations till Thursday midnight to appoint Karki as the Prime Minister. He has informed the leaders of all major political parties about this and has also held separate discussions with constitutional experts.
She was the first woman Chief Justice of Nepal
73-year-old Sushila has also been the first woman Chief Justice of Nepal. She was born on 7 June 1952 in Biratnagar, Nepal. On 11 July 2016, she became the Chief Justice of Nepal Supreme Court. However, Karki remained in this post for about 1 year only. After this, an impeachment motion was brought against her on 30 April 2017. After this, she was suspended from the post of Chief Justice. Karki is the eldest of seven children of her parents. In 1972, she did BA from Mahendra Morang Campus Biratnagar. After this, in 1975, she did Masters in Political Science from Banaras Hindu University, India. In 1978, he obtained a law degree from Tribhuvan University in Nepal. A year later, he started practicing law.
Message of the former king amid the uproar in Nepal
Meanwhile, a message from former King Gyanendra Bibi Shah has surfaced amid the uproar in Nepal. Through the Instagram handle of the Royal Family, the former king said that whatever happened yesterday was extremely sad, heartfelt condolences to all the brothers we have lost. Whoever is responsible for this reprehensible incident, action should be taken against them according to the law. No one should be spared.
Gyanendra Shah also paid tribute to the youth killed in this movement. He said that their work done for the country must be respected. We will always support their efforts against injustice and corruption. In their message, the Royal Family encouraged Gen-Z and said, 'Hey brave, move forward - don't talk about retreating. If you want to find mother, you have to find Nepal.