Over the week, multiple polls were held by representatives of the protest movement on Discord to nominate possible leaders and Karki emerged as a favourite, widely praised for her integrity

Sushila Karki: How Gen Z protestors chose Nepal’s first woman prime minister on Discord

Honestly, this feels like the ultimate Gen Z plot twist—picking a national leader on Discord. From memes to mass movements, it’s wild but also kind of inspiring that young people are finding new ways to have a voice. Sushila Karki stepping in adds real credibility too—it’s not just a popularity contest but a demand for integrity. Sure, Discord polls aren’t exactly bulletproof democracy, but it does show that when traditional politics fails, people will find creative (and chaotic) ways to be heard.

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