13.09.2025 07:31
After government protests in Nepal, young people organized through Discord and elected the country's new prime minister. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took an oath as the interim prime minister, becoming the first female prime minister in Nepal's history. New elections are planned to be held on March 5, 2026.
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Protests against social media bans and the high cost of living in Nepal have led to the overthrow of the government. The new prime minister was determined in a Discord meeting.
PROTESTS SPARKED BY SOCIAL MEDIA BANS
Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's attempt to ban platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Twitter drew significant backlash nationwide. As the protests grew, Oli and cabinet members resigned.
YOUNG PEOPLE SET UP A POLLING STATION ON DISCORD
Despite the military's strict security measures, young people gathered on a Discord server opened by a civil group called Hami Nepal. Over 100,000 participants held online discussions with candidates. As a result of the voting, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki, known for her anti-corruption stance, was elected as the interim prime minister.
NEPAL'S FIRST FEMALE PRIME MINISTER
Sworn in before President Paudel, 73-year-old Karki became Nepal's first female prime minister. Karki was granted the authority to lead the country to elections within six months. The dissolution of the parliament is expected to be on the agenda in the first cabinet meeting.
"ZERO TOLERANCE FOR CORRUPTION"
Karki, the first woman appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 2016, is known for her "zero tolerance for corruption" approach. A limited cabinet announcement is expected following her inauguration.
CASUALTIES IN PROTESTS
According to the Nepal Ministry of Health, at least 51 people have died and 1,368 have been injured in the protests of Generation Z that took to the streets to overthrow the government.
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