Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister in a submit on the social media platform X. He additionally acknowledged that India is absolutely dedicated to the peace and progress of the neighbouring nation.
Sushila Karki, 73-years-old, was sworn in as Nepal’s interim PM on Friday night.
“Heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Mrs. Sushila Karki upon assuming the workplace of Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim authorities. India is absolutely dedicated to the peace, progress, and prosperity of Nepal’s brothers and sisters,” PM Modi wrote within the submit on X.
नेपालको अन्तरिम सरकारको प्रधानमन्त्रीको रूपमा पदभार ग्रहण गर्नुभएकोमा सम्माननीय श्रीमती सुशीला कार्कीज्यूलाई हार्दिक शुभकामना। नेपालका दाजुभाइ तथा दिदीबहिनीहरूको शान्ति, प्रगति र समृद्धिप्रति भारत पूर्ण रूपमा प्रतिबद्ध छ।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 13, 2025
Who Is Sushila Karki?
Sushila Karki embedded her identify in historical past by changing into the first-ever lady PM of the Himalayan nation. She was additionally the nation’s first lady Chief Justice and took the oath of workplace from President Ram Chandra Poudel who held in depth consultations with leaders of the Gen-Z protests, constitutional consultants, and the military chief, all through the day.
Discussions with Gen-Z protestors and different stakeholders had been extended over the difficulty of dissolving the Home of Representatives, the decrease home, earlier than the brand new Prime Minister is sworn in or after it.
Nepal Gen Z Protests
Violent Gen Z-led protests erupted in Nepal, resulting in the collapse of the KP Sharma Oli authorities. After the previous PM’s resignation, Karki emerged because the choose of activists who had taken to the streets.
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India-Nepal Ties
Earlier, India welcomed the formation of a brand new interim authorities in Nepal beneath the management of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, expressing hope that the political transition would contribute to peace and stability.
In a press release launched by the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA), it reiterated its dedication to strengthening ties with Kathmandu throughout this era of change.
“We welcome the formation of a brand new Interim Authorities in Nepal, led by Proper Honourable Mrs Sushila Karki. We’re hopeful that this is able to assist in fostering peace and stability,” the MEA mentioned.
The ministry added, “As an in depth neighbour, a fellow democracy and a long-term improvement companion, India will proceed to work carefully with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples and nations.”
(with IANS inputs)