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How did protesters in Nepal choose Sushila Karki to lead an interim government?

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Francisco Goya, Saturn — Generation Z protests In Greek and Roman myth the old god consumes his children to preserve his power. In many countries today the young face a version of the same fate: priced out of housing, burdened by debt, and taxed to sustain the pensions and property wealth of older generations.

During the 2025 Nepalese Gen Z Protests, protesters utilized a Discord server—which hosted more than 145,000 participants and was described by reporters as a new national convention—to debate the country's future and organize their political response.12

By September 10, 2025, the group rallied around Sushila Karki, the former chief justice of Nepal, as their chosen candidate for interim prime minister, citing her reputation for integrity and commitment to democracy. Following this selection, protest leaders consulted with the army, and the decision was relayed to the president’s office, leading to her being sworn in on September 12. While supporters viewed this as a victory against corruption, critics noted the extralegal nature of the process, specifically highlighting that her selection occurred via an election held on the Discord platform.123