Former Chief Justice Proposed as Interim PM Amidst Nepals Turmoil
Nepal's Gen Z protest movement, ignited by a controversial social media ban, has left at least 22 people dead and caused significant damage to government buildings. In the wake of this violence, protesters, in a four-hour virtual meeting, nominated former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister.
The selection of Karki, the only woman to ever lead Nepal's Supreme Court, was based on her perceived neutrality and credibility, given her lack of political affiliation. However, this nomination has not been universally accepted within the protest movement, with some demonstrators rejecting Karki at Nepal Army Headquarters.
This division within the protesting youth highlights the complex task of navigating the country's political future amidst the aftermath of widespread unrest.