Tenzin Nyidon
DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 13: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sushila Karki, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Nepal.
In a letter addressed to the new PM, the Tibetan spiritual leader wrote, “As you know, the Nepalese and Tibetan peoples have historically enjoyed a close relationship. I am very grateful to the government and the people of Nepal for providing facilities for the rehabilitation of Tibetan refugees following their forced escape from Tibet after 1959. Indeed, although the Tibetan community is relatively small, I believe it has been making a notable contribution towards Nepal’s economic growth.”
“Over the years, there has been significant development and increasing prosperity in Nepal in all spheres of life. Such achievements are all the more meaningful when they really improve the lives of poor and needy people,” His Holiness wrote.
The nonagenarian leader concluded his message by wishing the new leader every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the Nepalese during the challenging times.
Sushila Karki, former Supreme Court chief justice and a respected anti-corruption figure, has been appointed as Nepal’s interim PM after week-long youth-led protests forced the resignation of K.P. Sharma Oli.
The protests began on September 8 across Kathmandu, Pokhara, Butwal, Bharatpur, Itahari, and other towns, as young Nepalis demanded an end to corruption and nepotism. With limited job opportunities at home and millions working abroad, many felt shut out of fair chances. The demonstrations turned violent near New Baneshwar, the parliamentary area, where police fired on crowds, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured.
Amidst the unrest, parliament was dissolved, and new elections were scheduled for March 5, 2026. Protest leaders and the public called for a leader of integrity to oversee accountability and guide the country to elections. Karki, Nepal’s only woman chief justice (2016–17), was chosen for her clean image and independence.
Her appointment came after negotiations between President Ram Chandra Paudel, the army, and protest organisers. As an interim PM, Karki’s role is to restore calm, investigate the violence and corruption, and ensure a fair path to elections.
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Congratulations Gen Z of Nepal. Clap Clap. Nepal govt is corrupt and send children to west when youth unemployment is at staggering 20%. Gen Z has no subsidiary or housing and welfare from govt but are living like beggars. Nothing to lose by standing up for your right. Hh Dalai Lama have you people to Nepal to rise up against totalitarianism and evil corruption. Never give up keep going. Burn all corrupt govt building for the same of people and human right. One day Tibetans in Lhasa will rise up against the Chinese just like this , only a matter of time. America and Europe will stand up for your just cause and overthrow this evil corrupt dictatorship. Nepal is free now.