Nepal's New PM Karki Expands Cabinet to Tackle Protest Aftermath
Protests in Nepal have resulted in at least 73 deaths and widespread destruction, leading to the collapse of the previous government. Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, has taken over as interim prime minister and expanded her cabinet to address the crisis.
The unrest began due to a social media ban and was exacerbated by economic struggles and corruption. Karki, who assumed power on February 28, has promised to restore order and tackle demands for clean governance. On Sunday, she inducted two new ministers into her 10-member cabinet: Sudha Sharma and Bablu Gupta. Sharma, a doctor and author, will oversee the health and population ministry, while Gupta, at 28, becomes the new youth and sports minister. Both ministers had supported the youth-led protests that preceded Karki's appointment.
With the interim cabinet now complete, Karki faces the challenge of steering Nepal through elections scheduled for March 5. The appointment of ministers who supported the protests signals her commitment to addressing the concerns of the people and restoring stability.
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