Kathmandu, Nov. 25 -- The Gen Z uprising ousted the government led by major political forces in early September as youths rose up against corruption, bad governance and nepotism-issues they saw as entrenched in the Nepali political system.

A new government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was formed on September 12 on the foundation laid by the Gen Z movement. Prime Minister Karki and most of the ministers in her Cabinet were chosen mainly for their clean image.

Yet, less than three months after its formation, the Karki administration too has become embroiled in the kind of controversies that dogged earlier governments.

Previously criticised over ministerial selection, the Karki administration has now courted controversy over ...