Gen Z picks Kulman Ghising to lead Nepal interim government after Sushila Karki steps aside

A group of Gen Z protesters on Thursday proposed former Nepal Electricity Authority Executive Chief Kulman Ghising as the new head of the interim government. The proposal comes after Bolendra Sah, an earlier nominee, declined interest, while former Chief Justice Sushila Karki faces legal hurdles in assuming the role.

In a statement, the Gen Z group said Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Sah was the most qualified candidate for the post, but he declined to accept it. The discussions then shifted to former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, whose candidacy was disqualified as former chief justices and judges are ineligible for appointment as prime minister.

“Since Bolendra Sah has not shown interest, Hark Sampang has little chance of leading everyone, and Sushila Karki is incompetent and over 70 years of age, it has been decided to send Engineer Kulman Ghising, a patriotic person who is loved by everyone, to lead the interim government,” the statement said.

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