In keeping with the submit on X by Nepal's Ministry of Overseas Affairs, in the course of the assembly, Ambassador Srivastava conveyed a congratulatory message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Karki's appointment because the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Ambassador Srivastava additionally reaffirmed India's dedication to additional strengthening the shut bonds of friendship and cooperation between the 2 neighbouring international locations.
“H. E. Mr. Naveen Srivastava, Ambassador of India, paid a courtesy name on Rt. Hon'ble Prime Minister Mrs. Sushila Karki at her workplace in Singha Durbar at the moment. Ambassador Srivastava conveyed the congratulatory message from Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, to the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister on her appointment because the Prime Minister of Nepal and expressed India's dedication to work collectively for additional strengthening the shut bonds of friendship and cooperation between the 2 neighbouring international locations,” the Nepal's Ministry of Overseas Affairs mentioned.
Karki, Nepal's first feminine Chief Justice and now the primary feminine Prime Minister, is backed by the Gen Z-led motion that has remodeled the nation's political panorama over the previous couple of days.
She's going to maintain the place until March 5, 2026, after which recent elections will probably be held for the submit, which will probably be chosen by the parliament that will probably be elected.The protests on September 8, primarily led by Gen Z youth activists, had been sparked by rising frustration over corruption, an absence of accountability, and the perceived failure of political elites, triggered by the Nepalese authorities's ban on social media.The 73-year-old former Chief Justice of Nepal was sworn in because the interim Prime Minister on Friday after the widespread protests.
Her appointment because the interim PM got here after the protesters collectively endorsed her title as their nominee for the interim place, citing her integrity and independence, following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after the widespread protests.
Earlier on Monday, Nepal's interim cupboard expanded with the induction of three new ministers, who took the oath of workplace at Sital Niwas, the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu.
Kulman Ghising, former government director of the Nepal Electrical energy Authority, has been appointed to move the Ministry of Power, City Growth and Bodily Infrastructure. Om Prakash Aryal, a famous lawyer, will take cost of the Ministry of Legislation and Dwelling Affairs, whereas Rameshwor Khanal, Nepal's former finance secretary, will oversee the Ministry of Finance.