On 4 Asoj, former Prime Minister Sushila Karki and her husband Durga Subedi were going to London. However, before that, on 23 Bhadra, the Gen-G movement took place, and 21 people were killed on that day due to government repression. The next day, when Karki reached the Civil Hospital, she saw the Gen-G movement's injuries. She was angry. She told the media outside the hospital - 'How can such a cruel-hearted person rule over us?'

On 24th, the situation in the country was extremely critical. It was natural for Gen-G, angered by the repression on 23rd, to resist. However, many unwanted groups used that resistance to further their interests. Therefore, the Parliament building, Singha Durbar, the Supreme Court, many government offices, police offices, commercial establishments and media houses in the country were burned and looted. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had to leave the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar by helicopter and take refuge in the army. The leaders of the major parties had to live under the protection of the army or police.

76 people died in two days.

The large number of deaths and the arson of buildings representing the country's symbolic institutions were causing panic among the citizens. Another issue that added to the concern of the community concerned about the constitution and democracy was that the military base had become the center of political outlet.

In a democracy, the center of political discussion and outlet should be in the elected bodies. However, since the night of 24 Bhadra, the military base had started discussions with various groups. People like Durga Prasai, who had no direct connection with the Gen-G movement, had also arrived.

Therefore, there was great uncertainty about the democratic political course and the continuity of the constitution. There was also a fear of regression. However, the political parties that had fought for democracy and the constitution had become irrelevant.

In the then stateless situation, Sushila Karki was chosen to lead the civilian government through a 'vote' held on the popular social platform 'Discord' among the youth. On 24 Bhadra, she replaced the 'cruel-hearted man' she had painted from the street on 27 Bhadra. That is, she became the Prime Minister.

A person who is not a member of the House of Representatives cannot become the Prime Minister under normal circumstances. There is no such provision in the Constitution. But in difficult times, President Ram Chandra Poudel opened the way for Karki to become the Prime Minister by giving a broad and practical interpretation of the Constitution. As Karki himself revealed in a meeting with editors on 12 Kartik, Poudel had put severe pressure on her, saying, 'If you do not become the Prime Minister even during a crisis, I will call the media tomorrow and call you a traitor for not saving the nation.' After that, she was ready to become the Prime Minister. Thus, preparing to leave for London on 4 Kartik, she set out to complete the cycle of Baluwatar and Singha Durbar.

After taking oath on 27 Bhadra, she recommended the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the election date for 21 Falgun. The President also approved it.

She had some formidable challenges. First, overcoming the judicial tests against her possible appointment to the Supreme Court and the dissolution of the House of Representatives. However, over time, the court did not actively pursue this issue. Now she has almost completed her term.

Second, establishing political harmony in the country by striking a balance between the Gen-G agitators and political parties. In the beginning, it was also seen that she felt a great challenge. Some groups of Gen-G themselves raised slogans against her and some even demanded her resignation. Political parties, especially the UML, which was leading the government during the Gen-G agitation, had expressed great dissatisfaction with the government. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli had even criticized the government as a 'hahahaha' government.

Even Prime Minister Karki was heard to be annoyed by such a situation. On 10 Poush, she had said - 'Political parties also abuse. They abuse. They say leave now, leave tomorrow. Gen-G also says leave today, leave tomorrow, leave the day after tomorrow.'

Third, holding the election on time was a very challenging task. Because, some people who are called leaders of Gen-G were saying that the election would not be held and that the UML could not hold the election. But Karki always expressed her determination towards the election. On 10 Poush, she had said - 'We are determined not to let the country become Bangladesh.'

In other words, Prime Minister Karki's efforts were to ensure that the election would not be postponed and that it would be uncertain. For that, she initiated political dialogue. Initially, Karki, who seemed reluctant to talk to the top leaders of the major parties in the dissolved House of Representatives, later agreed to have long conversations with them. To some extent, she even started having hours of one-on-one discussions with KP Oli.

Karki, who is assertive and determined, adopted flexibility for political dialogue to fulfill her primary responsibility of holding the election. As a result, the doubts that had been lingering about the election were being dispelled. Some people had expressed doubts about the election until 20 Falgun, and that has also been dispelled.

After casting their votes at the Faimalchuli center of Dhapasi NIMAVI under Kathmandu-5 on Thursday, Prime Minister Karki gave a brief response – 'We have fulfilled the duty given to us.'

At this point, everyone who wanted a safe exit from the Gen-G movement and sought to ensure the security of the republic, democracy and the constitution must be happy with Karki. It was difficult for anyone who was not sensitive to their responsibilities and the future of the country to carry out this task. Karki, through her balance of determination and flexibility, has filled the void left by the Gen-G movement through the election.