'India remains…': PM Modi's 1st reaction as Sushila Karki becomes Nepal’s interim PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sushila Karki on taking oath as the prime minister of an interim government in Nepal, and underscored India’s commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of the neighbouring country.

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Modi posted the message on X, a day after former chief justice Karki took oath as Nepal’s first woman prime minister to lead an interim government, ending days of political uncertainty after the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli following widespread protests.

I extend my best wishes to Right Hon. Mrs. Sushila Karki on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal. India remains firmly committed to the peace, progress and prosperity of the people of Nepal.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 13, 2025

President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to Karki, 73, at the President’s Office.