Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, who could be named the troubled nation's interim PM, has said that she has a very good impression of Narendra Modi.
Karki hailed India's support for Nepal and expression admiration for the Indian PM, saying "Main Modi ji ko namaskar karti hoon" to CNN-News18. Striking a warm note towards India, she added, "There is a lot of respect and love for India. India has helped Nepal a lot".
With Kathmandu limping back to normalcy after reeling from unprecedented "Gen Z" violence for days that forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. After his resignation, the agitators reportedly requested the former Chief Justice to lead an interim govt.
Karki was named to the country's top judicial post 2016, becoming the first woman to hold that office.
If Karki takes up the new assignment, it will signal a generational shift in Nepal’s politics. By rallying around a figure of judicial repute, the youth-led movement has sought to create an alternative to the political establishment.
Speaking to CNN-News18, Karki confirmed her decision to accept the young protesters’ appeal. “The Gen-Z group led the recent movement in Nepal and they trusted me to lead the government for a short period,” she said.
“Our immediate focus will be something for the young people who died during the protest,” she added.
The uprising that toppled Oli’s administration began as an anti-corruption drive but soon escalated into mass demonstrations across Nepal. As of September 11, the country’s capital remained under curfew, with soldiers patrolling empty streets and checkpoints.
The Nepal Army issued a warning that incidents of looting or arson disguised as protest would be treated as criminal offences.
The scale of the violence has left a deep mark. The Health Ministry reported at least 30 dead and more than 1,000 injured during the clashes. Tribhuvan International Airport, which had been shut for 24 hours, resumed services, while police confirmed multiple arrests linked to vandalism and theft during the chaos.
Karki acknowledged the difficulty of navigating Nepal’s turbulent political landscape. “There have always been problems in Nepal from the past. The situation is very tough now. We will work together for the development of Nepal,” she said.
Her message carried an intent to break from cycles of instability: “We will try to establish a new beginning for the country.”
Karki hailed India's support for Nepal and expression admiration for the Indian PM, saying "Main Modi ji ko namaskar karti hoon" to CNN-News18. Striking a warm note towards India, she added, "There is a lot of respect and love for India. India has helped Nepal a lot".
With Kathmandu limping back to normalcy after reeling from unprecedented "Gen Z" violence for days that forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. After his resignation, the agitators reportedly requested the former Chief Justice to lead an interim govt.
Karki was named to the country's top judicial post 2016, becoming the first woman to hold that office.
If Karki takes up the new assignment, it will signal a generational shift in Nepal’s politics. By rallying around a figure of judicial repute, the youth-led movement has sought to create an alternative to the political establishment.
Speaking to CNN-News18, Karki confirmed her decision to accept the young protesters’ appeal. “The Gen-Z group led the recent movement in Nepal and they trusted me to lead the government for a short period,” she said.
“Our immediate focus will be something for the young people who died during the protest,” she added.
The uprising that toppled Oli’s administration began as an anti-corruption drive but soon escalated into mass demonstrations across Nepal. As of September 11, the country’s capital remained under curfew, with soldiers patrolling empty streets and checkpoints.
The Nepal Army issued a warning that incidents of looting or arson disguised as protest would be treated as criminal offences.
The scale of the violence has left a deep mark. The Health Ministry reported at least 30 dead and more than 1,000 injured during the clashes. Tribhuvan International Airport, which had been shut for 24 hours, resumed services, while police confirmed multiple arrests linked to vandalism and theft during the chaos.
Karki acknowledged the difficulty of navigating Nepal’s turbulent political landscape. “There have always been problems in Nepal from the past. The situation is very tough now. We will work together for the development of Nepal,” she said.
Her message carried an intent to break from cycles of instability: “We will try to establish a new beginning for the country.”
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