New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sushila Karki on taking oath as the prime minister of an interim government in Nepal, and underscored India’s commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of the neighbouring country.
Modi posted the message on X, a day after former chief justice Karki took oath as Nepal’s first woman prime minister to lead an interim government, ending days of political uncertainty after the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli following widespread protests.
President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to Karki, 73, at the President’s Office.
In a post on X, “I extend my best wishes to Right Hon. Mrs. Sushila Karki on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal. India remains firmly committed to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of Nepal.”
Karki was chosen to lead the interim government after a meeting between President Paudel, Nepal’s top military brass, and the youth protesters, who spearheaded the anti-government protests.
The former chief justice, known for her integrity and plain-speaking, studied in Banaras Hindu University.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We are hopeful that this would help in fostering peace and stability.”
“As a close neighbour, a fellow democracy and a long-term development partner, India will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples and countries,” it said.
Her elevation came after the resignation of K.P. Sharma Oli, whose government was forced to step down amid nationwide protests sparked by a controversial social media ban.
