Nilam Karki

Nilam Karki is a prominent student leader who recently made history by being elected as the first female president of the Mechi Campus Student Union in Jhapa, Nepal. At just 25 years old, she broke the dominance of the All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU) in a campus known for its significant political contributions. Her victory, with 826 votes against her rival's 540, marks a significant milestone in the campus's 60-year history, symbolizing progress for women's representation in student politics amidst challenges and societal biases.