Balen Shah to Lead RSP as PM Candidate in Nepal Elections

• Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) struck a deal for upcoming national elections.
• Shah will be RSP's parliamentary leader and prime ministerial candidate for March next year's elections.
• RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane will continue as central chairman; the agreement outlines shared vision and leadership.
• The 7-point pact focuses on good governance, addressing public aspirations, and institutionalizing anti-corruption voices, including youth-led movements.
• RSP's structure will expand with youth and experts; core principles and election symbol (bell) remain unchanged.

Why It Matters: Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah joins RSP as PM candidate, aiming for good governance in Nepal.