**PM Narendra Modi Holds Telephonic Talk with Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki Amid Recent Protests**
Nepal has recently witnessed intense protests led by the Gen Z movement, which resulted in significant turmoil and unfortunate loss of lives. However, the situation now appears to be stabilizing. In the wake of these developments, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on Thursday with Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
According to an official statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi extended his condolences for the tragic loss of lives during the protests. He assured Nepal of India’s readiness to work closely towards strengthening the special ties between the two countries. Furthermore, he conveyed India’s full support for Nepal’s efforts to restore peace, stability, and progress for its people, as reported by news agency ANI.
The MEA statement also highlighted that the Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Karki on her appointment and conveyed best wishes on behalf of the Government and people of India. It emphasized the strong commitment of both nations to fostering close cooperation during this critical time.
Responding to this, Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Karki thanked PM Modi for India’s unwavering support and reciprocated the desire to further strengthen bilateral relations. She emphasized the importance of accountable, responsive, and corruption-free governance, particularly reflecting the aspirations of Nepal’s youth.
On a cordial note, PM Modi extended felicitations on the occasion of Nepal’s upcoming National Day. Both leaders agreed to maintain close contact moving forward.
In a statement from Nepal’s Foreign Ministry, PM Karki also conveyed her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to PM Modi on his 75th birthday and appreciated his message of solidarity. She reaffirmed that, in response to the recent Gen Z movement, holding elections remains the top priority of the current government. This election is scheduled for the first week of March 2026 and will mark the end of her tenure as interim prime minister.
Sushila Karki holds the distinction of being Nepal’s first woman Chief Justice and now also the country’s first woman Prime Minister. She is supported by the Gen Z-led movement that has played a significant role in reshaping Nepal’s political landscape.
The Gen Z revolution led to 74 deaths when police used lethal force to suppress protests against the regime of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is currently in hiding. The upcoming elections are viewed as a critical step toward restoring democratic governance in Nepal.
Interim Prime Minister Karki will remain in office until the elections in March 2026, setting the stage for a new executive leadership in Nepal.
*With inputs from ANI.*
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