Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Thursday addressed the nation for the first time since taking charge, where she called on Nepali citizens, political parties and relevant stakeholders to actively participate in the March 2026 elections to find a way out of the complex situation caused by the violent Gen-Z protests earlier this month.

Nepal experienced a tumultuous week when angry Gen-Z citizens took to the streets against a social media ban, demanding accountability from authorities against rampant corruption and economic mismanagement. The protests escalated when police opened fire on protesters, resulting in the toppling of KP Sharma Oli’s government.

During her address, Karki said, “To find a way out of this complex situation, the government has already started prelimin

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