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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
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09-03-2026, 08:46
Balendra Shah Set to Be Nepal's Next PM After Landslide Victory
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Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra "Balen" Shah, leader of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is poised to become Nepal's new Prime Minister.
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The March 5 elections were the first since 2025 protests led to the resignation of former PM Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli's government.
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Shah, a former rapper and structural engineer, gained prominence as Kathmandu mayor, tackling issues like waste management.
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His victory signifies a generational shift, challenging the long-standing dominance of traditional political parties and leaders.
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Nepal has seen frequent political changes since 2008; Shah would be the 16th PM in under two decades.
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