Modi Hails Karki Appointment As Nepal PM
13 Sept 2025 5:19 PM IST13 Sept 2025 5:19 PM IST
Mr Modi extended “heartfelt congratulations on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians to Smt. Sushila ji on assuming charge as the Prime Minister of the interim government in Nepal,” expressing confidence that “she will pave the way for peace, stability and prosperity in Nepal”
Karki’s swearing-in as Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, Modi added, was “a very good example of women’s empowerment.” He also praised the resilience of Nepali democracy, saying, “Today, I will praise every person in Nepal who has kept the democratic values supreme even in such an unstable environment.” — PTI
New Delhi: Pointing out that “India remains firmly committed to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of Nepal,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the appointment of former Nepal Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation. Speaking in Manipur’s capital Imphal, Modi said that Karki’s rise as Nepal’s first woman prime minister was a shining example of women’s empowerment.
“I extend my best wishes to Right Hon. Mrs. Sushila Karki on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal,” Modi posted earlier in the day on social media platform X. Later, addressing a rally in Imphal, he said, “Nepal is a close friend of India. We are united by a shared history and faith. We are moving forward together. On behalf of 1.4 billion people, I congratulate Sushila ji, the head of the interim government there. I am confident that she will lead Nepal on the path to peace and prosperity. As the first woman prime minister of Nepal, Sushila ji’s appointment is an example of women’s empowerment. I salute those in Nepal who upheld democratic values even in an unstable environment. I have seen pictures of young people cleaning the streets in Nepal, their constructive approach is inspirational and an indicator of a new dawn for Nepal. I send my best wishes for Nepal’s bright future.” He further wrote on X: “India will always pray that the future of Nepal is full of brightness and prosperity.”
Late on Friday night, New Delhi had said: “We welcome the formation of a new Interim Government in Nepal, led by Right Honourable Mrs. Sushila Karki. We are hopeful that this will help foster peace and stability. 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.”
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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