Nepal's newly-appointed interim prime minister, Sushila Karki, has announced she will serve for no longer than six months while her government prepares for elections on March 5, 2025. Karki was thrust into the role following significant public unrest that resulted in the ousting of the previous government after more than 70 lives were lost in anti-corruption protests.

Karki, a former Supreme Court chief justice and the first woman to hold the office, expressed that her appointment was a response to the demands voiced by the emerging 'Gen Z' movement in Nepal, calling for an end to corruption and greater economic equality.

The protests, ignited by a ban on social media platforms, quickly escalated into violence, leading to widespread vandalism and destruction of governmental buildings. In her first speech, Karki emphasized the need to align government actions with the aspirations of the younger generation, stating, We have to work according to the thinking of the Gen Z generation.

Despite her commendable reputation, which helps her stand out amid controversies, Karki faces immense challenges in her brief tenure—chief among them restoring public order and addressing the calls for change from protesters while also reassuring those concerned about the stability of Nepal's young democracy.