“Not Here to Taste Power”: Nepal’s Interim PM Sushila Karki Sets 6-Month Deadline to Exit Office

Gen-Z protests lead to regime change; Karki promises reforms, compensation for victims, and early elections.

What’s Happening in Nepal?

Nepal’s political landscape has undergone a massive shift after Gen-Z-led anti-corruption protests toppled the KP Sharma Oli government. In response, Sushila Karki, a respected former Chief Justice, has been appointed as interim Prime Minister.

She has made it clear: she’s not in it for power.

“My team and I are not here to taste power. We will hand over responsibility to the new parliament within six months,” she said during her first press conference.

Top Highlights from PM Karki’s Statement

❝ Not here to taste power ❞ — Karki’s six-month commitment to transition governance.
Interim government will run Nepal until new elections are held.
Economic recovery, corruption clean-up, and stability are key goals.

Gen-Z Protests Drive Political Change

Began on September 8, demanding anti-corruption reforms.
Protesters chose Sushila Karki as interim leader for her clean track record.
Karki acknowledged the movement’s impact, calling it a “transformation in just 27 hours.”

Victims of Protests to Be Recognised as Martyrs

72 people died, including:
- 59 demonstrators
- 10 inmates
- 3 police officers
Compensation of ₹1 million Nepali rupees announced for each victim’s family.
Government will cover:
- Medical treatment for the injured
- Financial aid for recovery

Vandalism and Compensation

PM Karki expressed concern over planned acts of vandalism.
Promises include:
- Compensation for damage to private property (via soft loans or relief)
- Investigations into suspected conspiracies
- Holding perpetrators accountable

Nepal’s Economic Crisis: Next Steps

Sushila Karki noted that economic reconstruction is a priority:

Addressing economic slowdown
Strengthening disaster recovery and public infrastructure
Enhancing transparency in public institutions

Sushila Karki’s appointment as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister comes at a pivotal moment. With a promise to stay for just six months, she aims to stabilize the country, support victims, clean up corruption, and pave the way for fresh democratic elections — all while rejecting the lure of political power.