Nepal's Gen-Z Shakes Politics: Balen & Rabi Form Alliance, PM Bid Announced

• Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) and National Independent Party leader Rabi Lamichhane form a powerful alliance in Nepal.
• The duo aims to challenge three decades of traditional party dominance, with Balen as PM candidate if they win March 5 elections.
• Their agenda focuses on addressing youth movement demands, particularly strict action against corruption.
• This alliance targets Nepal's growing Gen-Z voter base, including 1 million new young voters, following September's youth-led protests.
• Despite criticism from traditional parties, the alliance could significantly alter Nepali politics by mobilizing young voters.

Why It Matters: Young leaders Balen and Rabi's alliance challenges Nepal's old guard, potentially reshaping its political future.