“We must work in accordance with the thinking of the Generation Z”, said 73-year-old Sushila Karki in their first public statements since the premier function, after resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and added:
“What they are looking for is to fit the end of corruption, to introduce good governance and achieve economic equality. You and I have to be determined in achieving these goals.”
The capital of Kathmandu was on Monday and Tuesday the scene of violent anti-government protests in which life lost at least 72 people, while 191 people were injured.
On Sunday, Sushila Karki held a minute of silence in the memory of the victims of disorder, the most serious from the abolition of the Monarchy 2008. years, which caused police repression against the protesters who condemned the blockade of social networks and corruption among elites.
Karki, the first woman at the helm of the Nepalese government, emphasized that her transitional government would not remain in power for more than six months. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for 5. March 2026.
The new prime minister already started a series of meetings in the Government complex of Singha Durbar in Kathmandu, where several buildings were on fire during the protest.
Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly young people, went out on the streets outraged due to widespread corruption and poverty, while children of political leaders, known as “non-children”, are enjoying the luxurious life, reminding agencies.
The protests soon grew into violence – the building of the parliament was on fire, and the police opened fire, which ultimately led to the resignation of Prime Minister Olia, who escaped from official residence.
The Government’s seat in the ancient white palace was set on fire on 9. September, together with the Offices of the President, the Supreme Court, key ministries and several police stations.
Peace was re-established after the army took control over the streets, and then negotiations began between the protesters, the army and the President of the State on the formation of the transitional government.
Karki was appointed Prime Minister 12. September. She acquired great popularity as she performed the function of the only woman at the head of the Supreme Court in 2016. and 2017. year, when he was the main problem in Nepal, corruption.
(Vijesti.ba)
