A high-level political meeting in Kathmandu was delayed to 2 pm amid Gen Z-led protests following PM KP Sharma Oli’s resignation. Leaders including President Ram Chandra Paudel, Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, and Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut are expected to discuss an interim government, with strong backing for Sushila Karki as interim PM.
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Amid the ongoing protest in Nepal, a high-level political meeting was scheduled to take place at 9 am on Friday at the President's House in Kathmandu. However, due to the unrest that has been going on, the high-level meeting in Kathmandu has been postponed to 2 pm, according to sources familiar with the development.
As reported by news agency ANI, the meeting is expected to bring together key political and institutional leaders, including Nepal's Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut, and senior leaders of the CPN (Maoist Centre). Amid the widespread Gen Z protest that has engulfed the nation for the past few days. Nepalese President Ram Chandra Paudel is also likely to participate in the meeting.
The meeting comes amid Gen Z-led protests and political uncertainty in the country following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
As per news agency ANI, one of the key agendas of the meeting is expected to be discussions around the formation of an interim government. The meeting might also hold key discussions about the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal.
The support for Karki comes at a time when frustration over political stagnation, corruption, and economic disparity has ignited widespread protests since September 8, triggered by the ban of social media platforms in the country.
Earlier on Thursday, the leaders of the Gen-Z protest in a press conference also collectively endorsed former Karki as their nominee for interim prime minister. People protesting over the ban of social media cited that Karki’s integrity and independence could be the thing that would reshape Nepal.Following the resignation of the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, widespread protests across the nation erupted, and the situation still does not seem to get easier.
Youth leaders at the forefront of the demonstrations have also stated that the widespread corruption and political stagnation were the core reasons behind their mass mobilisation against the government.
While addressing the issues regarding corruption, Gen Z leader Diwakar Dangal asserted that, "We are staging this movement against corruption, as it is rampant," echoing the frustrations of thousands of young Nepalese, reported news agency ANI.
Another Gen Z leader, Junal Gadal, emphasised the choice of leadership for the transition phase, stating, "We should choose Sushila Karki as the best option as the guardian of the country," as cited by news agency ANI.
Considering that Karki, Nepal's first female Chief Justice, is widely regarded for her stance against judicial and political corruption, Gen Z’s support for her to become Nepal’s next Prime Minister is immense.
Whereas Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah 'Balen' has also voiced his support for Karki, strengthening her standing as the probable candidate of the Gen Z movement.
(With inputs from ANI)
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