Nepalese Leaders, Army, Gen Z Near Interim Government Deal

Nepal is in the midst of political turmoil following deadly unrest, with talks ongoing to form an interim government. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has emerged as the leading and unified candidate for interim Prime Minister, supported by Gen Z protest leaders, Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah, and major political figures including Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda. Discussions involve President Ram Chandra Poudel, the Nepali Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, legal experts, and Gen Z representatives, focusing on forming a neutral interim leadership and addressing demands such as dissolving Parliament and implementing directly elected executive positions. Prachanda has expressed solidarity with the Gen Z movement while urging calm and constitutional methods for change. The movement advocates for judicial investigation of corruption, inclusive democracy, and social justice reforms. The ongoing negotiations aim to stabilize Nepal’s government and respond to the youth-led calls for progressive governance.