Following the resignation of KP Sharma Oli, the interim prime minister post in Nepal is vacant. Kulman Ghising is the best contender, while Balen Shah and Sushila Karki are also in the race. The Gen-Z movement has increased political pressure.
Nepal: A new tension has emerged in Nepal's political landscape following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Several contenders have come forward for the post of interim prime minister immediately after Oli's resignation. No permanent decision has been made for this post yet. Clashes between Gen-Z factions outside the Nepal Army Headquarters in Kathmandu have further complicated the process of forming an interim government.
Potential Contenders
Prominent names for the prime ministerial post include Kathmandu Mayor and rapper Balendra Shah, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, and former chief of Nepal Electricity Authority, Kulman Ghising. Kulman Ghising is considered the best contender among the public and political experts. He has gained significant recognition for resolving Nepal's electricity crisis and working against corruption.
Balendra Shah is popular among the youth and is known for his rapper image and direct connection with the public through social media. Meanwhile, Sushila Karki, by virtue of being a former Chief Justice, possesses administrative experience, but her age and constitutional restrictions might pose challenges to her election.
Ghising's Technical Expertise
Kulman Ghising was born on November 25, 1970, in Ramechhap. He studied Electrical Engineering at the Regional Institute of Technology in Jamshedpur, India, and later completed his studies at Pulchowk Engineering College in Nepal. Subsequently, he obtained an MBA, preparing him for administrative leadership. His technical and management capabilities have established him as a problem-solver in Nepal.
Gen-Z Movement
The Gen-Z movement has become a symbol of the demand for a new government by the youth in Nepal. This movement has raised issues of corruption, unemployment, and good governance. Following violence and protests during the movement, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had to resign. This movement is an effort to strengthen the voice of the youth in the political process.
Violence and the Role of Security Agencies
Several Gen-Z supporters clashed with each other near the Army Headquarters in Kathmandu. Supporters of Balendra Shah and Sushila Karki engaged in altercations, creating a tense situation. Thirty people died during this period. The Nepal Police and the Army have been accused of delaying and inadequately responding to control the protests.
Interim Government Formation Process
Following the vacancy in the prime ministerial post, President Ram Chandra Paudel and the Chief of the Nepal Army are engaged in the process of forming an interim government. Constitutional rules and democratic procedures are being followed in this process. The objective of the interim government is to maintain peace and consider the new demands of the youth.
