Nepal PM Expands Interim Cabinet With Youth-Focused Ministers Following Nationwide Protests

Oct 26, 2025 11:20 pm CST

Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expanded her cabinet by appointing two popular youth figures, Bablu Gupta and Sudha Sharma, as ministers following September's nationwide protests that were sparked by social media restrictions but fueled by economic hardship concerns. The interim government aims to restore stability and address governance issues before March 2023 elections.