Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, first woman in the post; India welcomes
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government on 12 September 2025, becoming the country's first woman Prime Minister; India's MEA welcomed the new government.
Summary
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government on the night of 12 September 2025, administered the oath by President Ram Chandra Paudel. Karki, 73, became Nepal's first woman Prime Minister after youth-led protests forced the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. President Paudel dissolved Parliament on Karki's recommendation, and new elections were scheduled for 5 March 2026. Karki had earlier become Nepal's first woman Chief Justice in 2016. India's MEA welcomed the formation of the interim government and said it hoped this would help foster peace and stability, adding that India would continue to work closely with Nepal as a close neighbour, fellow democracy and long-term development partner.
Key facts
- Sworn in
- 12 September 2025 (night), by President Ram Chandra Paudel
- Distinction
- Nepal's first woman Prime Minister; earlier first woman Chief Justice (2016)
- Context
- Youth-led protests forced PM K.P. Sharma Oli to resign
- Elections
- Parliament dissolved; polls scheduled for 5 March 2026
- India's response
- MEA welcomed the interim government; hopeful it fosters peace and stability
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who was sworn in as Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sushila Karki
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as interim Prime Minister, becoming Nepal's first woman Prime Minister.
For which date were Nepal's new parliamentary elections scheduled after President Paudel dissolved Parliament on Sushila Karki's recommendation in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 5 March 2026
The President's office said Parliament was dissolved on Karki's recommendation and new elections were scheduled for 5 March 2026.
Consider the following statements about Sushila Karki: 1. Before becoming Nepal's first woman Prime Minister, she had been Nepal's first woman Chief Justice. 2. India's MEA welcomed the formation of the interim government led by her, hoping it would foster peace and stability. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Karki was appointed Nepal's first woman Chief Justice in 2016, and the MEA welcomed the interim government she leads, saying it was hopeful this would help foster peace and stability.