Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed as the Prime Minister of the interim government of Nepal after days of anti-corruption protests that left 51 people dead and forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign and flee his official residence in Baluwatar.

She is the first woman to head the Himalayan nation's government. 

President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed Karki as the head of the interim government after Gen Z's demand and  all-party consultations in accordance with Article 61 of the Constitution.

Article 61 of the Constitution contains provisions regarding the President.

Article 61 (4) of the Constitution states that it shall be the primary duty of the President to uphold and protect the Constitution.

She expressed her readiness to become the Prime Minister after an agreement was reached to dissolve the Parliament.

Meanwhile, President Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy amidst a function in Sheetal Niwas.

After the swearing in ceremony, he also congratulated the newly appointed Prime Minister.

Leaders of various political parties, diplomats and high-ranking government officials were present in the oath-taking ceremony.

While congratulating her, President Paudel said, "May the country succeed and may the people become prosperous,"

 Now, the responsibility to hold a new election within six months rests on the shoulders of the​​ Prime Minister.