PM Karki sees bright future ahead

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Mar. 27: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that she is eagerly looking forward to welcoming the new government.

In a televised speech on Thursday night, her last day in office, Prime Minister Karki said that the interim government has fulfilled its mandate and a new public mandate has already been secured through elections.

Karki was appointed Prime Minister on September 12 following the Gen-Z movement, with the sole mission of holding elections to the House of Representatives, which was accomplished.  Before leaving office, she said, “Today, with full confidence, I envision a bright future for this country, in which our unity, integrity, and the hard work of every citizen will write a new chapter of history.”

She said she was leaving office with some satisfaction and much hope after steering the country through a period of crisis and successfully conducting the elections. 

She said she is confident that the new government, to be formed under youthful leadership, will deliver results in line with the aspirations of the Gen-Z movement, establishing good governance, creating employment within the country, promoting economic development, and ensuring social justice. 

The Prime Minister also paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the Gen-Z movement of September 8 and 9, 2025.  

She also expressed deep sorrow over the damage caused to the historic heritage, business establishments, and private property. 

“With the belief that we will rise again, I call upon everyone to move forward united,” she added. 

She recalled that when she assumed the office on September 12, she faced fear and uncertainty. 

“However, I gathered the confidence to light a small lamp of hope. At the request of the change-seeking younger generation, I accepted this role to hold the elections within six months and hand over responsibility to an elected government,” she said. 

She said the interim government, formed following the destruction and crisis, had to restore normalcy, boost the morale of the security agencies, mobilise the administration, and prepare political parties for elections.

From the very first week of government formation, the government worked in coordination with the Election Commission to ensure that elections were conducted in a free, fair, and fear-free environment, she added. 

She noted that the election, held under special circumstances, has established several new and positive practices, adding, “We have set important standards in terms of election security, transparency, cost-efficiency, and timeliness.”

“If we can maintain these standards in future elections, our democracy will move towards a more refined and prosperous stage,”  she added.

“We have once again proven that Nepalis can unite in times of crisis and that our national capacity remains strong; we are capable of solving our own problems.” Prime Minister Karki said in the election, the citizens have delivered a clear mandate in favour of change, in line with the spirit of the Gen Z movement. 

She praised Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, commissioners, and staff for their dedication. 

She also commended the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and National Investigation Department for maintaining security and enabling the elections under challenging conditions.

She extended gratitude to civil servants, election personnel, political parties, candidates, voters, media, civil society and international partners for their support. 

She also extended special thanks to the ministers in the government and President Ramchandra Paudel for his parental role and guidance. 

She admitted that the six-month tenure of this election government could not accomplish everything envisioned by the movement. 

“However, the government had certainly laid some important foundations. Investigative bodies were encouraged to operate independently, leading to renewed action on long-pending corruption and criminal cases. The government also took firm steps against contractual irregularities and non-payment of electricity dues,” she said.

She further expressed hope that the incoming government will review the probe commission’s report on the Gen-Z movement and take the necessary action in line with its recommendations and suggestions.

She further said that there is no alternative but for all state institutions and stakeholders in the country to move forward while upholding their respective constitutional responsibilities.