Balen Shah dropped out of the race for the Nepal PM, but supported Sushila Karki for the post. If chosen, Sushila Karki will become the first woman Prime Minister of the country.

Following PM Oli's resignation, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is emerging as a potential candidate to lead Nepal's transitional government. She is reportedly supported by the Gen-Z movement.

Of late, an intriguing aspect of the former Nepal Chief Justice's life has emerged. Karki's husband, Durga Prasad Subedi, played a role in Nepal's first plane hijacking in 1973, a dramatic event intended to fund an armed struggle against the monarchy.

Nepal: Sushila Karki made history as she became Nepal's first female Chief Justice, serving in the role from July 2016 to June 2017.

Right now, the talks between Poudel, Karki, and the army leadership are still happening. But as the clock ticks closer to the deadline, Nepal is holding its breath.

Sushila Karki is known for her confrontation with former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'. She came under the lens after she praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Know what Dharan Mayor Harka Sampang has said about her.