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Rapper-Turned-Politician Balen Shah Becomes Nepal's Youngest PM Today

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News18•27-03-2026, 09:42

Rapper-Turned-Politician Balen Shah Becomes Nepal's Youngest PM Today

•Balendra Shah, 35, is set to be sworn in as Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister today.
•He secured the position after being elected parliamentary leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
•The RSP won 182 out of 275 seats in the House of Representatives, dealing a blow to traditional parties.
•Shah defeated four-time prime minister K P Sharma Oli in the Jhapa-5 constituency.
•He is expected to form a cabinet of 15 to 18 members.

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