Balendra Shah's Party Achieves Landslide Win, Paving Way for Nepal PM Role

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Balendra Shah Set to Be Nepal's Next PM After Landslide Victory

Balendra Shah, 35, a former rapper and composer who currently serves as the mayor of Kathmandu,popularly known as Balen, attends Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 6, 2025. REUTERS

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CNBC TV18•09-03-2026, 08:46

Balendra Shah Set to Be Nepal's Next PM After Landslide Victory

•Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra "Balen" Shah, leader of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is poised to become Nepal's new Prime Minister.
•The March 5 elections were the first since 2025 protests led to the resignation of former PM Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli's government.
•Shah, a former rapper and structural engineer, gained prominence as Kathmandu mayor, tackling issues like waste management.
•His victory signifies a generational shift, challenging the long-standing dominance of traditional political parties and leaders.
•Nepal has seen frequent political changes since 2008; Shah would be the 16th PM in under two decades.

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