&nbsp;Nepal&rsquo;s Gen-Z leaders remain divided on who should head the next interim government, even as the Nepal Army engages them in dialogue following Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli&rsquo;s resignation amid mass youth-led protests.
While discussions are ongoing, names such as former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, ex-Nepal Electricity Authority chief Kul Man Ghising, and Dharan Mayor Harka Sampang have emerged as possible candidates. Despite earlier speculation, Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah is reportedly no longer in contention.
The search for an apolitical figure is complicated by growing factions and differing opinions within the Gen-Z movement. Choosing an independent candidate would challenge Nepal&rsquo;s 2015 constitution, which does not explicitly allow for such a mandate.
Meanwhile, political leaders from the Nepali Congress have urged that any solution must follow constitutional and legal channels to avoid prolonged instability.
The crisis has already created a law-and-order breakdown, with police confirming that more than 13,500 inmates and 500 detainees escaped custody during the protests.
Tribhuvan International Airport, which had been shut down amid unrest, resumed operations on Wednesday afternoon, though travellers have been advised to confirm details with their airlines.
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Gen-Z leaders debate interim PM as Nepal faces political vacuum after Oli’s resignation

Nepal’s Gen-Z Divided on New Leadership

Gen-Z leaders debate interim PM as Nepal faces political vacuum after Oli’s resignation

September 11, 2025 | 01:39 IST