Karki made history in 2016 by becoming Nepal’s first female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. During her tenure, she gained prominence for challenging several controversial government decisions, which drew both praise and criticism. Her bold actions even led to an impeachment motion being introduced against her in Parliament, but it failed to pass.

She retired from judicial service in 2017 but continued to remain a respected figure in Nepal’s public sphere. Now, amid political turmoil, citizens have placed their trust in her leadership, highlighting her reputation as a strong, corruption-free leader.

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