Nepal's Gen Z Divided On Sushila Karki As Interim PM, Balen Shah Faction Emerges

Last Updated:September 10, 2025, 19:39 IST

Reports of factionalism among Gen Z protesters of Nepal as some question selection of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister.

While the majority of Gen-Z protesters back former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to lead an interim government, a faction continues to push for Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah. (IMAGE: X)

A split has been reported amongst Nepal’s ‘Gen Z’ protesters on Wednesday evening over choosing former Nepal Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation in turmoil.

The dispute and disagreements appeared to occur outside the Nepal Army headquarters, according to a Khabarhub report which said that disputes erupted just as Gen Z representatives were about to hold talks with Nepal Chief of Army Staff Ashok Sigdel.

The movement that toppled the Nepal government earlier this week had agreed to back the former Chief Justice and activist after holding meetings earlier this morning.

The report by the Nepal-based news outlet said that backing for Dharan Mayor Harka Sampang and Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah emerged. Nepalese media had earlier reported that Balen Shah was among the contenders.

As some members among the demonstrators kept shouting that “Karki’s leadership was unacceptable", the impact of this was tension among the young protesters who earlier projected a united front.

Shankhyaneel Sarkar

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