Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of the interim government of Nepal.

President Ram Chandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy amidst a function at Sheetal Niwas.

After Gen Z's demand and all-party consultation, President Paudel appointed Kaski as the head of the government in accordance with Article 61 of the Constitution.

Karki is the first lady Prime Minister of Nepal.

She was ready to become the Prime Minister after an agreement was reached to dissolve the Parliament.