Nepal Unrest: Oil Crunch Deepens; Gen-Z’s Sudan Gurung Backs Sushila Karki For Interim PM | Top Updates

Last Updated:September 12, 2025, 07:57 IST

Amid the leadership tussle, Sudan Gurung, a prominent face of the ongoing protests, declared his faction’s support for former Chief Justice Sushila Karki

Protesters celebrate standing at the top of the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government's various ministries and offices, after it was set on fire during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo)

The fuel supply in Nepal has been severely disrupted after the India-Nepal border was sealed, leaving hundreds of oil tankers stranded.

The shutdown comes in the wake of Gen Z–led protests against a social media ban and corruption, which spiralled into violent clashes, leaving hundreds injured and prompting the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and several key ministers.

Curfews, army deployment, and attacks on leaders’ homes have further deepened the crisis in the neighbouring country.

Amid the leadership tussle, Sudan Gurung, president of the We Nepali group and a prominent face of the ongoing protests, declared his faction’s support for former Chief Justice Sushila Karki.

“We are ready to accept the leadership of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki," Gurung said.

He reiterated that the dissolution of Parliament remains a core demand, stressing that only then can an interim cabinet be formed. “The cabinet must reflect our expectations, and the Gen Z generation will monitor its functioning," he added.

Nepal Crisis: Top Updates

• Nepal’s Gen Z protesters have thrown their weight behind former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to head an interim government, after anti-corruption unrest forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to step down.
• Partial closure of the India-Nepal border has left hundreds of oil tankers stranded, causing a severe fuel shortage across Nepal.
• In Dhangadhi, residents are waiting for hours at the only government-run petrol pump open, as private fuel stations remain shut amid curfew and unrest.
• Authorities in Nepal have eased curfew restrictions, allowing movement from 6 am to 11 am and again between 5 pm and 7 pm.
• The curfew will remain enforced during other hours as officials work to maintain law and order amid continuing turmoil.

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