Women in politics

It’s a shame that the parties promising change never look into women's representation seriously.

The appointment of Sushila Karki as the prime minister of the interim government following the unprecedented Gen Z revolt was both historic and inspiring. It was the first time in the nation’s history that a woman assumed the post of head of government. Though the country was undergoing a political crisis at the time, many celebrated Karki’s appointment as the prime minister. The happiness and excitement were obvious, given men's pervasive grip on leadership positions. If we have to celebrate a woman’s mere appointment as a success, we can’t shy away from accepting that ours is a failed society. However, Karki has lived up to expectations, at least until now. Formed with the sole mandate of conducting free and fair elections, it was not easy for the Karki government to take the political parties into confidence and assure a safe environment amid the unrest.