India, Sept. 13 -- Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated her Nepali counterpart Sushila Karki for taking the oath as the country's first woman Prime Minister and said it stands as an example of women's empowerment.

Speaking during an event in Imphal, Modi was quoted as saying by the media: "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Smt. Sushila ji on assuming charge as the Prime Minister of the interim government in Nepal."

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in on Friday as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, becoming the country's first woman to hold the post after days of violent protest and turbulence.

The ceremony took place at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu, capping days of political speculation and inte...