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December 29, 2025
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Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests

Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests

Rapper-turned-Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, known as Balen, a popular elected official, joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), or the national independent party, led by former TV host-turned-poli.....

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Former rapper and current Mayor of Kathmandu, Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, has formed an alliance with Rabi Lamichhane's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ahead of Nepal's March 5 parliamentary elections. This alliance aims to challenge traditional political parties and address "Gen Z" protests against corruption.

  • Balen (35) will serve as Prime Minister if RSP wins, while Lamichhane (48) remains party chief.
  • The alliance targets youth-led protests against corruption that led to Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's resignation, with 77 people killed.
  • 19 million of Nepal's 30 million people are eligible to vote, with nearly one million new, young voters added after protests.

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