Sushila Karki facts for kids
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Sushila Karki
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सुशीला कार्की
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Karki in 2021
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| Prime Minister of Nepal | |
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Interim
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| Assumed office 12 September 2025 |
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| President | Ram Chandra Poudel |
| Vice President | Ram Sahaya Yadav |
| Preceded by | K. P. Sharma Oli |
| 25th Chief Justice of Nepal | |
| In office 11 July 2016 – 6 June 2017 |
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| Appointed by | Bidya Devi Bhandari |
| Preceded by | Kalyan Shrestha |
| Succeeded by | Gopal Prasad Parajuli |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal | |
| In office January 2009 – 6 June 2017 |
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| Appointed by | Ram Baran Yadav |
| Preceded by | Khil Raj Regmi |
| Succeeded by | Deepak Raj Joshee |
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| Born | 7 June 1952 Biratnagar, Morang District, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Nepal |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Durga Prasad Subedi |
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Sushila Karki (born 7 June 1952) is a remarkable Nepalese leader. She is a politician and a former judge. In September 2025, she became the interim prime minister of Nepal after protests led to the previous prime minister's resignation. Karki made history as the first woman in Nepal to hold two very important roles: both prime minister and chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal. Before becoming prime minister, she served as chief justice from 2016 to 2017.
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Early Life and Learning Journey
Sushila Karki was born on June 7, 1952, in Sankarpur, Nepal, which is now part of Biratnagar. She grew up as the oldest of seven children in her family.
Her journey in education began at Tribhuvan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972. She then traveled to India to study political science, completing her master's degree from Banaras Hindu University in 1975. Later, she returned to Tribhuvan University to study law, finishing her degree in 1978.
Starting Her Career
From 1986 to 1989, Sushila Karki worked as an assistant teacher. At the same time, from 1988 to 1990, she was the president of the bar association for the Koshi Zonal Court.
In 1990, she took part in a big movement called the 1990 People's Movement. This movement aimed to bring down the old government system. Because of her involvement, she was held in Biratnagar Jail. Her experiences there later inspired her to write a novel called Kara.
Later, in 2002, she became the president of the Biratnagar Appellate Court. She held this important position until 2004. After that, she became a senior advocate at the Nepal Bar Association.
Serving on the Supreme Court (2009–2017)
Sushila Karki joined the Supreme Court of Nepal as a temporary judge in 2009. Her position became permanent the next year.
Becoming Chief Justice
In 2016, after Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha retired, Sushila Karki was chosen to take his place. After a special hearing in Parliament, she was officially confirmed in July. This made her the first woman to become the Chief Justice of Nepal. She was known for being very strict and for her strong stand against corruption.
During her time as Chief Justice, she faced some challenges. For example, the Supreme Court made a decision that went against a government appointment for the Chief of Nepal Police. This led to some political parties trying to remove her from her position in April 2017. However, a Supreme Court order stopped these efforts. Eventually, the political parties withdrew their attempt to remove her.
Sushila Karki retired from her role on June 6, 2017, when she reached the age of 65. After retiring, she wrote a book called Nyaya. In this book, she shared her life story and her belief that a strong and independent court system is vital for democracy.
Important Court Decisions
During her time on the Supreme Court, Justice Karki was involved in several important cases. These included:
- A case about corruption related to a peacekeeping mission.
- A case about surrogacy.
- The conviction of a public official named Jay Prakash Gupta.
- Overturning the appointment of Lokman Singh Karki to an anti-corruption commission.
Interim Prime Minister of Nepal (2025–Present)
In September 2025, young people, often called Generation Z, led protests in Nepal. These protests were about fighting corruption and led to the resignation of the previous Prime Minister, K. P. Sharma Oli. Because of this, a temporary government was needed.
Activists suggested Sushila Karki's name because she was seen as fair and not favoring any political party. After discussions, she was chosen to lead the country. On September 12, 2025, President Ram Chandra Poudel officially appointed Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister. This was a historic moment, as she became the first woman to ever hold this high office in Nepal.
First Steps as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karki quickly formed her new government, called the Karki interim cabinet, starting on September 15, 2025. After taking her oath, she promised to bring peace, good governance, and end corruption. She also committed to holding fair general elections in March 2026. She announced that those who lost their lives during the protests would be honored.
Leaders from India, China, and the United States congratulated Prime Minister Karki. They offered their support to her temporary government. On September 13, she visited hospitals to meet injured protesters, showing her support. The next day, she promised to investigate any damage from the protests and offered financial help to those injured.
Key Decisions and Actions
On September 25, Prime Minister Karki announced that some poorly planned government projects would be stopped. She also created a special fund to help repair infrastructure damaged during the protests. In a move to encourage young people to vote, she lowered the minimum voting age from 18 to 16 years.
On September 29, her government took action by suspending and freezing the passports of the former Prime Minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, and other officials. By October 15, several legal challenges were filed against her government in the Supreme Court.
More recently, on October 18, Prime Minister Karki met with international diplomats. She explained her government's plans for the upcoming March 2026 elections, emphasizing transparency and fighting corruption. On October 21, she also met with leaders from seven political parties to discuss the elections.
Personal Life
Sushila Karki is married to Durga Prasad Subedi. They met while studying at Banaras Hindu University, where he was her tutor. He was a youth leader for the Nepali Congress party. They have at least one child.
Besides her native Nepali, Sushila Karki also speaks Hindi and English.
See also
In Spanish: Sushila Karki para niños
