Gen-Z proposes name of Kul Man Ghising for Interim PM in Nepal

The Gen Z protesters said in a brief statement on Thursday afternoon that the names of Kathmandu Mayor Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah and former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki were also considered in the six-hour virtual meeting.

New Delhi: Amid speculations about Sushila Karki's interim PM in Nepal, a new one has now surfaced. Now the news is that Kul Man Ghising, the engineer who solved the power crisis, may be given the command of the interim government. The protesters have chosen him, calling him a 'patriot and everyone's favorite'.

The Gen Z protesters said in a brief statement on Thursday afternoon that the names of Kathmandu Mayor Balendra 'Balen' Shah and former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki were also considered in the six-hour virtual meeting. But the name of Ghising has come as a surprise to many.

Differences among protesters, Balen rejected the proposal

NDTV has quoted sources as saying that the protesters had earlier proposed Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah to lead the interim government. Balen is considered close to 'Gen Z' due to his rapper image and popularity among the youth.

He had also appealed for peace on social media. But Balen refused to take this responsibility, after which reports of differences among the protesters also surfaced.

After this, the name of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki came up. But some protesters opposed it citing her age (73 years) and the Constitution. They said that the Constitution prevents former judges from becoming Prime Minister. This debate has further strengthened the name of Kul Man Ghising.

KM Ghising is called the 'Messiah' of power crisis

Kul Man Ghising is a well-known name in Nepal. As the head of Nepal Electricity Authority, he played an important role in ending the power crisis of the country.

His efficiency and patriotism made him a favorite of the people. The protesters see him as a person who can bring new enthusiasm in the fight against corruption.

The selection of Ghising is also important because he is different from the old faces of politics. His image is of a technical expert and a person who solves problems.