Nepal Dissolves Parliament, Sets Elections for March 2026 Under Interim PM Karki

Speedy Summary:

• Nepal’s Parliament was dissolved on Friday, with elections scheduled for March 5, 2026.
• Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal’s first woman interim Prime Minister; her six-month transitional government will oversee election preparations.
• President Shri Ram Chandra Poudel approved the dissolution at karki’s recommendation during her first cabinet meeting.
• The dissolution follows weeks of youth-led anti-corruption protests and the resignation of former PM KP Sharma Oli earlier this week.
• India’s Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the interim government formation, expressing hope for “peace and stability” in Nepal while affirming close bilateral relations.
• Karki’s selection had broad consensus, supported by Nepali youth movements and traditional political forces due to her judicial independence and reputation.

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