Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke over the phone on Thursday with Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
During the conversation, PM Modi extended condolences over the loss of lives in recent protests in Nepal and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening the special ties between the two nations. He assured India’s full support to Nepal in its efforts to restore peace, stability, and progress for its people, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement.
“Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Karki on her appointment and conveyed best wishes on behalf of the Government and people of India,” the MEA statement noted. Modi also expressed heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of life during the recent unrest in Nepal.
Reiterating India’s readiness to work closely with Nepal, PM Modi emphasized strengthening bilateral relations and assured full cooperation in Nepal’s peace and development efforts.
Interim Prime Minister Karki thanked Modi for India’s firm support and echoed the need to further strengthen bilateral ties. She also conveyed greetings on PM Modi’s 75th birthday and appreciated his message of solidarity.
According to Nepal’s Foreign Ministry, Karki told Modi that elections would remain the top priority of her government, driven by the aspirations of youth for accountable, transparent, and corruption-free governance in the wake of the Gen Z movement.
PM Modi also extended felicitations ahead of Nepal’s upcoming National Day, with both leaders agreeing to stay in close touch.
Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first woman Chief Justice and now its first woman Prime Minister, rose to the position with the backing of the Gen Z-led movement that has dramatically reshaped the country’s political landscape.
The movement—dubbed the “Gen Z Revolution”—erupted after a government ban on social media, sparking nationwide protests over corruption, lack of accountability, and political failures. At least 74 people were killed when security forces used lethal force against demonstrators opposing the rule of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who later went into hiding.
Karki, 73, was sworn in as interim Prime Minister last Friday after protesters endorsed her as their nominee, citing her integrity and independence. She will serve until March 2026, when elections are scheduled to elect a new executive head. (Agencies)
