President’s Office issues response to report on political transition
Summary
The President’s Office has challenged parts of a report on the post–Gen Z protest political transition, outlining consultations that led to Sushila Karki’s appointment as prime minister and the dissolution of the House of Representatives. It said President Ramchandra Paudel acted within constitutional limits and denied claims about former King Gyanendra Shah.
Key Points
- The President’s Office disputed the reporting on how discussions unfolded after the Gen Z protests and the government’s collapse.
- It said President Ramchandra Paudel consulted political leaders, constitutional experts and security officials before appointing Sushila Karki as prime minister.
- The office said KP Sharma Oli recommended the constitutional step that led to Karki’s appointment and the subsequent dissolution of the House of Representatives.
- It denied reports that former King Gyanendra Shah was invited to the talks and called the claims false and misleading.
