Geopolitics of Avalokitevara’s reincarnation

The succession is no longer merely a religious matter; it has become a geopolitical flashpoint.

A few protestors of the TikTok generation first floated the name of Sushila Karki for prime minister while the Singha Durbar burned. Her supporters, coordinating on Discord , quickly rallied behind the proposal. As the state struggled to contain the devastating Fall Protests of 2025 , the Nepal Army reportedly signalled that it would not oppose a non-partisan caretaker, and President Ramchandra Paudel moved with unusual speed: He appointed Karki as an interim prime minister charged with steering the country towards fresh elections.