PM Modi speaks with Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki, offers condolences, reaffirms support for peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with the Prime Minister of the interim Government of Nepal Sushila Karki and conveyed his heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of lives during recent protests led by the Gen Z movementIn a post on X PM Modi stated that during their conversation he reaffirmed Indias unwavering commitment to supporting Nepals efforts to restore peace and stability and extended his warm greetings to her and the people of Nepal on their National Day on FridayHad a warm conversation with Mrs Sushila Karki Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal Conveyed heartfelt condolences on the recent tragic loss of lives and reaffirmed Indias steadfast support for her efforts to restore peace and stability Also I extended warm greetings to her and the people of Nepal on their National Day tomorrow PM Modi said in his postThe conversation comes days after Sushila Karki took charge as interim PM in nepal after the Parliament was dissolved in the wake of violent clashes and protests on September 8 The protests were primarily led by Gen Z youth activists and were sparked by growing frustration over corruption a lack of accountability and the perceived failure of political elites triggered by the then Nepalese governments ban on social mediaKarki Nepals first woman Chief Justice and now the first woman Prime Minister is backed by the Gen Zled movement that has transformed the countrys political landscape over the last few daysShe will hold the position till March 5 2026 after which fresh elections will be held for the post which will be chosen by the parliament that will be electedThe 73yearold former Chief Justice of Nepal was sworn in as the interim Prime Minister on Friday after the widespread protestsHer appointment as the interim PM came after the protesters collectively endorsed her name as their nominee for the interim position citing her integrity and independence following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after the widespread protestsEarlier on Tuesday the Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Sushila Karki at her office in Singha DurbarAccording to the post on X by Nepals Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the meeting Ambassador Srivastava conveyed a congratulatory message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Karkis appointment as the Prime Minister of NepalAmbassador Srivastava also reaffirmed Indias commitment to further strengthening the close bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countriesH E Mr Naveen Srivastava Ambassador of India paid a courtesy call on Rt Honble Prime Minister Mrs Sushila Karki at her office in Singha Durbar today Ambassador Srivastava conveyed the congratulatory message from Hon Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to the Rt Hon Prime Minister on her appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal and expressed Indias commitment to work together for further strengthening the close bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries Nepals Ministry of Foreign Affairs saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever