Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced national elections on March 5. She issued orders to dissolve parliament earlier. Alongside, she directed formation of two powerful commissions. These will investigate corruption and misgovernance allegations against ousted government.
Kathmandu appeared calm Saturday morning in social media videos. Compared to recent days, situation stabilized significantly. Authorities lifted curfew, allowing normal life to resume across cities including Kathmandu. Security patrols continued without restrictions. Protesters had no major programs.
Friday, Sushila Karki took oath as interim Prime Minister, marking Nepal’s first woman in that role. Inside, oath ceremony proceeded while outside, protesters celebrated joyfully. One protester said, “Very happy about change in country. Confident our golden days begin. Biggest thing: woman as Prime Minister.”
“Heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Sushila Karki Ji on assuming the office of Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government. India is fully committed to the peace, progress, and prosperity of Nepal’s brothers and sisters,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X.
Right after oath, Karki announced elections. She dissolved parliament beforehand and ordered commissions for probes. Authorities stated full interim cabinet forms in coming days.
Some refused to take the bodies of their relatives from the morgue until their demands were met.
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“My brother should be declared a martyr as he died for the country, and the government should give compensation to my parents,” said Sumitra Mahat, sister of 21-year-old Umesh Mahat, who was killed during the protest.
