Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki Becomes Nepal’s First Female Prime Minister
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Nepal’s former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has become the country’s interim prime minister after fiery protests that caused the collapse of the previous administration.
The 73-year-old was sworn in during a brief ceremony on Sept. 12, 2025, becoming the first woman to lead the country after a deal was reached with protest leaders.
At the recommendation of newly appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel has dissolved the House of Representatives, the lower House of the Federal Parliament, and announced fresh parliamentary elections for the 21st of March, next year.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki is a popular figure who served as the court’s only female chief justice in 2016 and 2017.
She is known for her stand against corruption in the government when she served as chief justice.
The newly sworn-in Prime Minister pledged to focus on economic revival, infrastructure development, and strengthening Nepal’s democratic institutions.
