Interim government of Nepal Sushila Karki

Interim Government of Nepal

Interim government
Flag of Nepal
Formation	12 September 2025 (2025-09-12)
State	Nepal
Country	Nepal
Executive branch
Head of Government	Sushila Karki
Head of State	Ram Chandra Poudel
Cabinet	Interim Cabinet of Nepal
Legislative branch
Legislature	Legislature
Meeting place	Kathmandu
Judicial branch
Court	Supreme Court of Nepal
Chief Justice	Hari Prasad Sharma
Seat	Kathmandu

The Interim Government of Nepal established in 2025 is headed by Sushila Karki. It was formed on 12 September 2025 following the resignation of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli amid widespread political unrest in the country. Karki, the first woman to serve as the Chief Justice of Nepal, was appointed interim Prime Minister to oversee the transition until the next general elections.

Background

Nepal faced a significant political crisis fueled by popular dissatisfaction with accusations of corruption and governance under Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli. Large-scale protests, prominently led by young activists, demanded anti-corruption measures and reform of government structures. These events culminated in the dissolution of the second federal parliament and Oli's subsequent resignation. In response, President Ram Chandra Poudel appointed Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister to guide the nation through this period of transition. ^{[1] [2]}

Formation

The interim government was formed after consultations involving political stakeholders, protest leaders, and the Nepalese Army. Sushila Karki was selected for her legal expertise and widely regarded impartiality. Her appointment was welcomed by multiple factions across the political spectrum and the general public. ^[3]

Responsibilities

The interim government is charged with stabilizing the political environment, addressing citizen grievances, ensuring governance continuity, and organizing free and fair elections. ^{[4] [5]}

Cabinet

The Interim Cabinet includes:

• Sushila Karki – Prime Minister ^[6]
• Rameshwor Prasad Khanal – Minister for Finance and Federal Affairs
• Kul Man Ghising – Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
• Om Prakash Aryal – Minister for Home Affairs (until 22 September 2025)
• Additional ministers responsible for various government portfolios.

See also

• Government of Nepal
• Council of Ministers of Nepal

References

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2. Law, Dennis Li | U. Ottawa Faculty of; CA (2025-09-13). "Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal interim prime minister". www.jurist.org. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
3. "Nepal gets first female PM after deadly unrest". www.bbc.com. 2025-09-12. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
4. Shamim, Sarah. "Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal's new 73-year-old interim prime minister?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
5. "Nepal's new Prime Minister Karki urges calm after deadly anti-corruption protests". PBS News. 2025-09-14. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
6. "Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Taking Office_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China". www.fmprc.gov.cn. Retrieved 2025-10-06.