Who Is Sushila Karki? Nepal's Gen-Z Protesters Want Ex-Chief Justice As The Interim Prime Minister

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Nepal 'Gen Z' protesters want former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the interim prime minister, Raman Kumar Karna, secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association who was consulted by the agitators, told Reuters on Wednesday.

The group will meet the Nepal Army chief with the proposal, said Karna.

The development comes as Nepal navigates a period of uncertainty, with political parties and stakeholders seeking consensus to ensure a smooth transition and maintain stability in the country.

About Sushila Karki

Sushila Karki made history after she became Nepal's first female Chief Justice, serving in the role from July 2016 to June 2017.

She was born on June 7, 1952 in Biratnagar.

Sushila is the eldest of seven siblings.

She began her legal career in 1979 after completing her law education in Biratnagar.

In 2007, she became a Senior Advocate.

She was appointed as an ad-hoc judge of the Supreme Court in January 2009 and became a permanent judge in 2010.

Violent Protests

Amid the ongoing violent protests, at least 25 people, including three policemen, were killed in the last two days in Nepal.

Nineteen people, mostly youths, were killed in firing by the security forces during protests in front of the Parliament building on Monday.

According to the police, three policemen were killed by a mob in the Koteshwor area of Kathmandu on Tuesday during the violent demonstrations, while three protesters were killed during clashes with the police at Kalimati Police Station.

The Gen Z protesters are demanding accountability and transparency from the government. The protests began on September 8, 2025, in Kathmandu and other major cities, including Pokhara, Butwal, and Birgunj, after the government imposed a ban on major social media platforms, citing tax revenue and cybersecurity concerns.

At least 633 people have been injured during the protests, according to Nepal's Home Ministry.

The Nepal Army on Wednesday imposed nationwide restrictive orders followed by a curfew to quell possible violence under the guise of protests, a day after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned in the face of massive anti-government demonstrations.

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