Nepal’s Road To Stability: Karki Takes Office

Nepal is edging towards normalcy after weeks of violent Gen Z-led protests and political turmoil.

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00:00On September 14, Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki formally assumed charge of the Singh

00:04Gadarbar, entering the Home Ministry, which is currently functioning as the Prime Minister's

00:08office. The swearing in comes after weeks of violent protests and political turmoil.

00:12While Nepal is slowly returning to normalcy, borders have only partially reopened, daily

00:17commuters are crossing with identity cards, but large vehicles remain restricted due to

00:21fire damage at storage depots. Sushila Karki's first move was to convene a meeting with the

00:26chief secretary and ministry secretaries, where she may soon issue directions for reinstating civil

00:31services. Expansion of her cabinet is also on the table, with appointments expected in the coming

00:36days. Karki's elevation follows weeks of protests spearheaded by Nepal's Gen Z youth against former

00:41Prime Minister KP Sharmaoli's government, which they accused of rampant corruption.

00:45The protests, however, turned violent, claiming at least 61 lives. In a symbolic move,

00:49Interim Prime Minister Karki has declared the three young protesters killed in the Gen Z

00:53demonstrations as martyrs, a recognition that has further amplified the voice of Nepal's youth

00:58movement. Gen Z leaders, meanwhile, are urging the interim government to honour their sacrifice

01:03by building a corruption-free future. They are calling for closer ties with India,

01:07framing regional cooperation as vital to Nepal's democratic and economic stability.

01:12As Nepal edges towards normalcy, Prime Minister Karki faces the immediate challenges of managing civil

01:17administration, addressing political dissent and guiding the country towards peaceful elections in 2026.

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01:25Law.