The interim government was formed following weeks of Gen Z–led anti-corruption protests that shook Kathmandu. (Photo: DD News)
Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki expanded her cabinet on Monday (September 15) with the induction of three ministers. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Sital Niwas, the presidential palace in Kathmandu. President Ram Chandra Poudel presided over the oath ceremony.
The three new ministers are Rameshwor Khanal, Om Prakash Aryal, and Kulman Ghising. Their appointments come just a day after Karki formally assumed office as Nepal’s first woman interim Prime Minister. She has until March 5, 2025, to conduct fresh elections and transfer power to an elected parliament.
Kulman Ghising, known for his leadership at the Nepal Electricity Authority, has been given charge of the Ministry of Energy, Urban Development, and Physical Infrastructure.
Lawyer Om Prakash Aryal will head the Ministry of Law and Home Affairs.
Former finance secretary Rameshwor Khanal has taken charge of the Finance Ministry, a key role in stabilising Nepal’s struggling economy.
Officials confirmed that more names are under review for the remaining cabinet positions. Consultations are ongoing, with the Prime Minister personally interviewing potential candidates.
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“The Prime Minister is going through the names of various personnel to take them on board. She also held rounds of consultations and interviews with them about their roadmap ahead,” an official told ANI.
The interim government was formed following weeks of Gen Z–led anti-corruption protests that shook Kathmandu. The protests forced political parties to step aside and opened the way for an interim administration under Karki, a former Chief Justice.
The city, however, is still recovering from the unrest. Many businesses remain slow, and locals say the mood is far from normal.
“The condition is still not back to normal pace. The people's movement has reduced. People are still mourning; they are deep in sorrow. Sales have been adversely affected,” said Sabita Surkheti, a Kathmandu resident, in a conversation with ANI.
Karki’s leadership will be tested as she works to restore normalcy and prepare the country for elections. With the induction of experienced technocrats and legal experts, her cabinet aims to stabilise governance and rebuild public trust in the aftermath of nationwide protests.
