Nepal’s President, Ram Chandra Poudel, has named former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the country's interim Prime Minister. Following her appointment, Prime Minister Karki recommended the dissolution of the House of Representatives, which was then dissolved by Poudel. The National Assembly will continue to function. Karki has been mandated to hold elections within six months, with the House of Representatives elections scheduled for Thursday, 5 March 2026.
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