Sushila Karki, a former Supreme Court chief justice who was appointed as interim leader, made speed a priority in a process that other jurists deem unconstitutional.

Karki’s integrity offers hope for reform in a country wracked by violence that left dozens dead and ousted prime minister Sharma Oli.

Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, was the choice of the student protesters whose mass rallies on Monday started a violent uprising that toppled the government.