Nepal’s Parliament was officially dissolved late Friday, with fresh elections scheduled for March 5, 2026, just hours after former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as the country’s interim Prime Minister.
According to the President’s Office, the dissolution was approved in the first cabinet meeting convened by Karki at 11 pm, marking the beginning of a six-month transitional government tasked with restoring order and steering Nepal towards polls.
“Honourable President Shri Ram Chandra Poudel, as per the recommendation of Honourable Prime Minister Shri Sushila Karki, has dissolved the current House of Representatives with effect from 11:00 PM on Friday, Bhadra 27, 2082 BS. The election for the new House of Representatives has been fixed for Thursday, Falgun 21, 2082 BS (March 5, 2026),” the President’s Office announced.
Karki, sworn in earlier in the day at Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu, became Nepal’s first woman to serve as Prime Minister. Her appointment followed the resignation of KP Sharma Oli earlier this week after weeks of youth-led anti-corruption protests demanding political accountability and non-partisan leadership.
India welcomed the formation of the interim government, with the Ministry of External Affairs expressing hope that the move would “foster peace and stability” in Nepal. “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,” the MEA said in its statement.
Karki’s selection has been described as a rare consensus moment in Nepali politics. Backed through a public vote conducted on Discord by Gen Z activists, she is seen as an acceptable and credible figure by both young protesters and established political forces. Her priorities include restoring order, ensuring fair elections, and driving Nepal’s development during the transitional phase.
