Overview

• Sushila Karki, Nepal’s former chief justice, has been proposed to head an interim government during ongoing political turmoil and protest demands for a system overhaul.
• Karki acknowledged the overture, saying, “Our name has just been proposed; nothing is fixed yet.”
• She emphasized that any decision would follow consultations on international issues and policy coordination.
• Supporters point to her record for impartiality and a strong anti-corruption stance from her tenure as chief justice.
• Her remarks coincided with talks between Nepal and India on cooperation initiatives, though no specific details were disclosed.