A massive youth-led Gen-Z protest has been ongoing in Nepal, erupting after the government banned 26 social media apps for failing to register under the new regulations. This move was perceived as a way among youth to control their voices, and the anger even turned furious over the long-standing issues of unemployment, poor governance, lack of accountability from the authorities, and entrenched political elites.
Nepal’s Gen-Z protesters chose Sushila Karki to lead the interim government
On top of it, reports claimed that over 19 people were killed in this protest, which even fueled the fire around. Amidst this, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned from his position, and Nepal is now seeking a new leader to handle the crisis. After Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation, two names came forward, who could take the seat of being the next PM of Nepal: former Chief Justice, Sushila Karik and Kathmandu’s mayor, Balendra Balen Shah. According to a report by Returns, the Supreme Court Bar Association stated that the protest movement had proposed Sushila Karik to serve as the country’s interim prime minister.
If the reports are to be believed, the decision was made after four hours of a virtual meeting, and it was decided that no one with political ties should participate in political discussions. Sushila Karki was chosen for her credibility and neutrality, having no ties to the political sphere. She served as the first female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal. And amid the Gen-Z protesters who chose her, let’s take a look at her life.
Who is Sushila Karki?
Sushila Karki was born on June 7, 1952, in Biratnagar, Morang district of Nepal. She grew up in a middle-class family and completed her schooling there before pursuing her higher studies. She then earned her BA degree in political science from Mahendra Morang Campus, Biratnagar, in 1972. Following this, Sushila reportedly came to India to earn her master’s degree in political science from Banaras Hindu University in 1975. Sushila didn’t stop there and continued with her academics, earning her LLB degree from Tribhuvan University in Nepal in 1978.
Sushila Karki’s professional career began in 1979, when she started her legal practice and also worked as an assistant teacher at Mahendra Multiple Campus in Dharan. Her early experiences contributed to her understanding of justice, democracy, and social issues, which were shaped by the political atmosphere of Nepal at the time. This amalgamated with her values of integrity and fairness. In 2007, Sushila became a senior advocate, and two years later, in 2009, she was appointed as an ad hoc justice. In 2010, she became a permanent justice of the Supreme Court. Sushila also served as the acting Chief Justice, and from July 2016 to June 2017, she held the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
During her tenure, Sushila handled several important cases, and she is known for her zero tolerance for corruption and her strong integrity. During her tenure as CJ, an impeachment motion against her was made in 2019 by political parties, which was later withdrawn after public pressure and a Supreme Court order.
Sushila Karki’s personal life
Sushila Karki is married to Durga Subedi, who is a senior advocate and political activist. While her personal life remains private, Sushila and Durga’s bond has been described as strong, as they have been each other’s pillar of support throughout their respective political careers.
What do you think about Sushila Karki’s professional achievements and her being in the selection as the one to lead the interim government?
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