Five days, five questions: How Army Headquarters became Nepal’s political centre
Summary
After the September 2025 Gen Z uprising toppled KP Sharma Oli’s government, Nepal Army Headquarters became the centre of political decision-making for five days. The crisis led to negotiations over security, an interim government and the appointment of Sushila Karki as prime minister.
Key Points
- The Gen Z uprising triggered attacks on major state institutions and shifted Nepal’s political centre to Army Headquarters.
- Army Chief Ashokraj Sigdel and other top security officials coordinated response efforts from Jangi Adda as civilian authority collapsed.
- Talks with Gen Z representatives at Army Headquarters helped pave the way for Sushila Karki’s appointment as interim prime minister.
- The episode raised unresolved questions about whether the Army overstepped its constitutional role.
