Kathmandu, Sep 11 (NationPress) Following the fall of KP Sharma Oli’s government, the youth of Nepal have voiced a compelling desire for a leader akin to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to guide the nation forward.

On Thursday, IANS reached out to numerous young Nepalese who expressed their aspirations, worries, and visions for the political landscape.

“We are proud of what we achieved -- we dismantled the government in just 35 hours. We yearn for a leader like PM Modi who places the nation’s well-being first. Over the past ten years, India has seen extraordinary transformations, and we wish to experience similar advancements in Nepal. In our view, a temporary government would be ideal until proper elections are conducted,” remarked a young individual.

Some youths believe a youthful leader could steer the country out of its current turmoil. Dipendra Vishwakarma stated, “At this moment, Nepal requires a Prime Minister who is young and can unite the populace. Such a significant movement has occurred, and instead of dwelling on personal or political conflicts, all leaders should come together to tackle the real challenges facing the country. Only through unity can Nepal progress.”

Another youth commented, “Nepal should aim to become a global powerhouse, similar to India. For us to advance technologically and economically, we need a vibrant leader who can usher Nepal into the future.”

There was significant criticism directed towards certain political figures.

“Sushila Karki should not hold the Prime Minister’s office. Balendra Shah from Dharan, Kulman Ghisingh, and Gopi Hamal would be more qualified to lead the country. Sushila Karki’s political engagement will not benefit Nepal,” expressed one young respondent.

Others echoed these thoughts, with one individual stating, “Sushila Karki is unfit to become Prime Minister due to her involvement in numerous scandals and controversies. She lacks the capability to lead Nepal.”

The demand for new leadership surged after intense protests led by Nepal’s Gen Z, which intensified following the death of 30 protesters. This unrest placed immense pressure on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who resigned from his position on Tuesday.

Oli submitted his resignation to President Ram Chandra Poudel, citing the “abnormal situation” in the country and the necessity for a constitutional resolution. He stepped down under Article 77(1) of Nepal’s constitution.

Oli had been elected Prime Minister on July 14, 2024, after a consensus agreement with the Nepali Congress, the largest parliamentary party.

In the meantime, Nepal’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has emerged as a leading choice among Gen Z after more than 5,000 young people participated in a virtual meeting to select the head of the country’s interim government, following violent protests against a now-retracted social media ban.