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Gen Z Picks Kulman Ghising To Lead Interim Govt After Balen Shah, Sushila Karki Step Back

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The announcement by Gen Z came as part of Nepal’s anti-corruption and good governance movement, which on Thursday hailed their “unprecedented success”

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People displaying Nepal's national flag burn tyres during a demonstration to condemn police action on protesters in Kathmandu on September 9. (Image: AFP)

People displaying Nepal’s national flag burn tyres during a demonstration to condemn police action on protesters in Kathmandu on September 9. (Image: AFP)

After both Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and former Chief Justice Sushila Karki stepped aside, the leadership of Nepal’s interim government has been entrusted to Engineer Kulman Ghising, the widely respected head of the Nepal Electricity Authority. Ghising, credited with ending nationwide load-shedding, is regarded as a clean-image and proven national figure who will now steer the country until fresh elections are held.

The announcement by Gen Z came as part of Nepal’s anti-corruption and good governance movement, which on Thursday hailed “unprecedented success” with the decision to form an interim council to guide the nation through its political transition.

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Balen Shah, initially seen as the most acceptable candidate to head the council, publicly declined to take part. Sushila Karki, who also enjoyed strong backing, withdrew her candidacy, citing constitutional and legal hurdles as well as her own reluctance. At over 70, she was additionally viewed as unable to represent Gen Z in leadership.

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