‘Welcome new interim govt’: India hails Nepal as fellow democracy; vows to work closely with Kathmandu | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Friday welcomed the formation of Nepal’s new interim authorities beneath Prime Minister Sushila Karki, calling the neighbouring democracy an in depth associate and pledging continued cooperation.In an announcement, the ministry of exterior affairs stated, “We welcome the formation of a new Interim Government in Nepal, led by Right Honourable Mrs Sushila Karki. We are hopeful that this would help in fostering peace and stability.”“As a close neighbour, a fellow democracy and a long term development partner, India will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples and countries,” it added.Karki was sworn in as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister at a ceremony in Sheetal Niwas, the presidential workplace, with President Ramchandra Paudel administering the oath. She was chosen days after violent “Gen Z” protests toppled the KP Sharma Oli authorities.The protests, triggered by a short-lived social media ban, shortly grew right into a wider motion towards corruption, nepotism and entrenched political elites. Demonstrators torched authorities buildings, politicians’ properties and even the parliament. Soldiers stay deployed throughout Kathmandu to preserve order.Also thought-about for the highest publish have been former Nepal Electricity Authority chief Kulman Ghising, Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, and Dharan mayor Harka Sampang.Karki, who made historical past in 2016 as Nepal’s first feminine Chief Justice, had a brief tenure that ended with her impeachment amid accusations of biased verdicts and interference within the govt’s position.