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Balen Shah set to become Nepal’s first prime minister from Madhesh region bordering IndiaBalen Shah, a rapper who has transformed into a political figure, is poised to make history as Nepal's inaugural prime minister hailing fro...
India cautiously optimistic after Balen Shah's victory in NepalNepal's traditional political parties, which were removed from power after the September 2025 street protests, which left 70 people dead, h...
RSP's Balendra Shah defeats four-time PM K P Sharma Oli by huge margin in NepalThe Rashtriya Swatantrata Party (RSP) leader and former Kathmandu Mayor, popularly known only as Balen is his party's prime ministerial can...
Inside the Nepal campaign that could vault Balendra Shah to powerEmerging from the vibrant streets of Nepal, young rapper Balendra Shah is making waves with his political ambitions. His party, the Rastriy...
Celebration across Nepal as Balendra Shah's RSP party claims 'two-thirds majority' in parliamentary pollsHundreds of supporters took to the streets across Nepal, singing, dancing, and celebrating as former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, ...
Nepal's vote count puts ex-rapper's party ahead in two-thirds of seatsNepali rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's party is leading in over two-thirds of available seats in general elections, outpacing riva...
Nepal Election results 2026: Who is Balen Shah? All about rapper-turned politician and Gen-Z's favourite, a frontrunner for PM postBalen Shah Nepal Election 2026: Balendra Shah, also known as Balen Shah, is a rapper-turned politician and also a frontrunner for the Prime...
On veteran rival's turf, Nepal's rapper-turned-leader takes a swing at powerRapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is challenging veteran leader K.P. Sharma Oli in Nepal's upcoming election, drawing massive crowds w...
Nepal rivals rally on final day of election campaignNepal's election campaign enters its final day on Monday, six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government, with riv...
Nepal elections: Balen Shah, former rapper and mayor, vying for PM, launches campaign in KathmanduFormer Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, known as Balen, has stepped up his campaign ahead of Thursday’s parliamentary election, launching a r...
Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor challenges veteran leaderNepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah is preparing for the biggest fight of his political life -- a head-to-head battle with veteran le...
Nepal polls: New-gen candidates challenge old guard Oli for top postNepal's election campaign is intensifying. Three parties have named their prime ministerial candidates. The Communist Party of Nepal (Unifi...
Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protestsA new political alliance has formed in Nepal ahead of the March elections. Rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah has joined forces with former TV ...
Deadlock over Nepal's interim govt continuesNepal is under curfew after Gen Z protests. The army is enforcing stay-at-home orders in Kathmandu. Protesters freed prisoners and set buil...
From courtrooms to rap battles: Nepal Gen Z backs ex-chief justice Sushila Karki for interim rule while rapper-mayor Balen Shah emerges as PM contenderNepal Gen Z protests are rallying behind two contrasting figures — Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first female Chief Justice known for her credibil...
Nepali rapper turned mayor is young people's favourite in political crisisBalendra Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu, is gaining popularity among young Nepalis. They want him to represent them in an interim government....
How 'Gen Z' protests over corruption and jobs ousted Nepal PM OliNepal's ban on social media to curb fake news backfired as activists used alternative platforms to organize anti-corruption protests, leadi...