Prime Minister Sushila Karki held her first political dialogue with Nepal’s major parties in Baluwatar, responding to questions about delayed talks and pledging a free and fair election.
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) detailed a five-point policy vision during Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s dialogue in Kathmandu, emphasizing good governance, transparency, and youth-led democratic reform.
Two young law students from Kathmandu University have moved Nepal’s Supreme Court, filing a constitutional writ against the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Prime Minister and the dissolution of Parliament.
Nepal’s main opposition, CPN-UML, has rejected the interim government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, calling it unconstitutional and undemocratic. The party plans a nationwide protest and is demanding the reinstatement of the dissolved parliament.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki is set to deliver her first national address on Thursday evening, highlighting relief for Gen-Z uprising victims and calling for unity ahead of the March 5 elections.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki halted the appointment of Dr. Sangita Kaushal Mishra as Health Minister after Nepal’s anti-corruption authority confirmed she is under investigation, leaving the Health Ministry leadership undecided.
The nomination of former Supreme Court Justice Anil Kumar Sinha as minister has raised constitutional questions in Nepal, dividing legal experts.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki expands her cabinet with three new ministers, while Baluwatar Secretariat faces mounting lobbying for ministerial posts.
The Sudhan Gurung faction staged a protest at Baluwatar, demanding Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s resignation after ministers were appointed without consultation.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki described recent incidents as deliberate attacks on Nepal’s vital institutions, saying the destruction has caused a national crisis.