Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to lead Nepal's interim government; Set to be first woman PM
Kathmandu (PTI): Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki will lead an interim government, the Nepalese President's office announced on Friday, ending days of political uncertainty after the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli this week following wide-spread anti-government protests against a ban on social media and alleged corruption.
Widely respected for her tenure as Nepal’s first woman Chief Justice, Karki, 73, is set to script history by becoming Nepal's first woman prime minister.
Karki was chosen to lead the interim government after a meeting between President Ram Chandra Paudel, Nepal's top military brass, and representatives of youth protesters.
The swearing-in ceremony of the interim prime minister will take place at 9 pm, Kiran Pokharel, the president's press advisor said.
She faces the immediate challenge of restoring law and order in Nepal following the massive protests since Sunday.
Sushila Karki has been appointed as the head of the Interim government following a consensus among all sides, the president's press advisor said.
She will take the oath of office as the prime minister at around 9 pm.
Karki will then form a small cabinet and at the first meeting of the cabinet she will recommend to the President the dissolution of the Parliament as per the understanding reached among various stakeholders., officials said.
The President will then dissolve the Parliament, they said.
President Paudel also consulted with leaders of major political parties, legal experts and civil society leaders separately before deciding to appoint the caretaker prime minister, the officials said.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was forced to resign after the 'Gen Z' group launched a massive protest.
The major demands of the protesters included checking corruption, ending favouritism and lifting ban on social media sites.
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Jude Bellingham leaves Real Madrid game early with apparent hamstring issue
Madrid (AP): Jude Bellingham appeared to injure his left hamstring and had to be replaced 10 minutes into Real Madrid's home game against Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league on Sunday.
Bellingham was on his own when he seemed to pick up the injury and quickly asked to be replaced. He immediately grabbed the back of his leg with his left hand before going to the ground. He received medical assistance and seemed emotional as he left the field on his own.
The England international was replaced by Brahim Díaz, who five minutes later assisted in Vinícius Júnior's goal that made it 1-0 for Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
A victory will move Madrid back within one point of league leader Barcelona, which won 3-1 at Elche on Saturday.
The 22-year-old Bellingham has scored one goal in his last seven matches with Madrid. He has six goals for the club this season.
