Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that newly-appointed Nepal PM Sushila Karki will pave way for peace, stability and prosperity in the country.
Congratulating Nepal's first woman prime minister Sushila Karki on assuming office, PM Modi said her appointment is “a shining example of women empowerment.”
“I want to congratulate Karki on behalf of 140 crore Indians,” PM Modi said while speaking in the Manipur capital.
“Karki occupying the top post of that country is an example of women's empowerment. I am confident that she will pave the way for peace, stability, and prosperity in Nepal,” Modi said.
The remarks come a day after Karki was sworn-in to lead the country following days of political crisis amid massive protests.
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Sushila Karki, an anti-corruption activist and Nepal's first woman chief justice, was sworn-in as the prime minister on Friday, four days after KP Sharma Oli resigned following days of massive protests.
PM Modi also lauded the resilience of the Nepali people, noting how citizens, especially young men and women, were taking part in cleaning and painting buildings in the past few days, amid political turbulence.
{{/usCountry}}PM Modi also lauded the resilience of the Nepali people, noting how citizens, especially young men and women, were taking part in cleaning and painting buildings in the past few days, amid political turbulence.
{{/usCountry}}"I also want to congratulate the people of Nepal who, despite such turbulent times, have kept democratic values supreme," the prime minister said.
Karki, the first woman PM of Nepal, was sworn in at the president's office on Friday after she was chosen by student groups, who have been protesting over corruption and curbs on freedom of expression.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi congratulated Karki on her appointment as the new prime minister of Nepal and said that India is committed to the peace, progress and prosperity of the people of the neighbouring country.
“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,” PM Modi said in a social media post.