Sushila Karki finally chosen as Nepal’s Prime Minister !

Decision reached unanimously after multiple rounds of meetings !
President’s efforts to appoint Karki without dissolving Parliament succeed !

Former Chief Justice of Nepal Sushila Karki

Kathmandu – After the resignation of KP Sharma Oli, high-level meetings were being held in Nepal for the past two days to decide on a new interim Prime Minister. On the morning of 12^th September, former Chief Justice of Nepal Sushila Karki was finally chosen as the country’s Prime Minister. Her name had been in the lead throughout these discussions, and her appointment was considered almost certain. Along with Karki, Balen Shah, Kulman Ghising and Harka Sampang were also in contention for the post.

During these deliberations, Karki had argued that under Nepal’s Constitution, a non-parliamentarian cannot be appointed Prime Minister while Parliament is still in existence, and therefore, Parliament must first be dissolved. On the other hand, President Paudel strongly opposed the dissolution of Parliament, which created a deadlock. After consulting constitutional experts, a way out of the impasse was found.

🇳🇵 Big shift in Nepal!

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to be sworn in as interim Prime Minister after KP Oli quit amid anti-corruption protests.

👉Decision came after talks between Prez Paudel, Army & Gen-Z protest leaders#Kathmandu pic.twitter.com/v2uOd8LPnP

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) September 12, 2025

According to an official present in the meeting, President Paudel was exploring the possibility of “appointing Sushila Karki as Prime Minister without dissolving Parliament”. Discussions continued late into the night on 11^th September, but no concrete solution was reached. Finally, on 12^th September, Karki’s name was formally approved.

Karki also shares an old connection with India, having pursued her education in Varanasi.