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Nepal’s ex-PM Oli arrested over Gen Z protest deaths as new PM Shah takes helm
world14 days ago

Nepal’s ex-PM Oli arrested over Gen Z protest deaths as new PM Shah takes helm

Nepal’s former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli was arrested on March 28, 2026, as police investigate alleged negligence in failing to prevent dozens of deaths during the Gen Z anti-corruption protests last September; home minister Ramesh Lekhak was also detained. The moves follow a recommendation by a government panel that Oli and Lekhak should be prosecuted for negligence after up to 76 people were killed in two days of unrest that led to Oli’s resignation, with rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah sworn in as the new prime minister.

via CNN|
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Rapping for Unity: Nepal's Incoming PM Sets Tone
world15 days ago

Rapping for Unity: Nepal's Incoming PM Sets Tone

Balendra Shah, known as Balen, Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician who is set to be prime minister, released a post-election rap urging unity after his party’s landslide win as the country transitions from a deadly youth-led uprising; the outgoing interim PM bade farewell, and a former chief justice highlighted a youth-driven push to end corruption, improve governance, create jobs and boost development amid a crackdown on protests that left dozens dead.

via The Guardian|
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Balen Shah Takes the Helm in Nepal With a Generational Mandate
politics15 days ago

Balen Shah Takes the Helm in Nepal With a Generational Mandate

Balendra Shah, known as Balen, was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister after leading the Gen Z-backed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to a landslide victory that could give him a two‑thirds majority. Analysts say the historic mandate presents a chance to push rapid reforms and anti‑corruption efforts, including implementing the Karki Commission’s findings on the Gen Z protests, but delivering results will be challenging due to institutional limits and high public expectations. Shah must navigate a power balance with party chairman Rabi Lamichhane and manage foreign policy and economic pressures in the early days of his tenure.

via Al Jazeera|
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From Rapper to Prime Minister: Nepal’s Gen Z Favorite Nears Top Post
world1 month ago

From Rapper to Prime Minister: Nepal’s Gen Z Favorite Nears Top Post

Balendra Shah, a Gen Z-backed rapper and former Kathmandu mayor, leads the Rastriya Swatantra Party to a landslide victory with 275 seats—the largest mandate in Nepal’s modern history—putting him on track to become the country’s youngest prime minister. His streetwise populism and social‑media reach propelled him beyond the political establishment, but he faces the challenge of governing with a party in the lower house but without seats in the upper house, requiring negotiation and bureaucratic navigation.

via The New York Times|
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Gen Z icon Balen Shah poised to lead Nepal after landslide win
politics1 month ago

Gen Z icon Balen Shah poised to lead Nepal after landslide win

Nepal's 35-year-old ex-rapper Balendra Shah, known as Balen, looks set to become prime minister after his Rastriya Swatantra Party secured a landslide in Nepal's first election after youth-led protests, winning a large majority of direct seats and signaling a generational shift. Shah, who previously served as Kathmandu mayor, faces high expectations to tackle corruption and governance while navigating Nepal's bureaucracy and delicate foreign policy balance with India and China.

via The Guardian|
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Rapper-turned-politician drives Nepal toward historic election landslide
world1 month ago

Rapper-turned-politician drives Nepal toward historic election landslide

A Nepalese party led by former rapper Balendra Shah, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is on track for a landslide in Nepal’s first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the old leadership, winning 117 of 165 directly elected seats and leading in the proportional representation portion with about 51% of seats. The rise has unseated long-dominant Nepali Congress and UML, setting up potential for a single-party government but posing governance challenges due to limited resources and institutional support. Officials have urged restraint on celebrations out of respect for those killed during last year’s protests.

via AP News|
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Rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah Spurs Nepal's Reformist Landslide
politics1 month ago

Rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah Spurs Nepal's Reformist Landslide

Nepal’s centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by rapper-turned-mayor Balendra “Balen” Shah, appears set for a landslide in the 275-seat House, with about 100 direct-seat wins and leadership in proportional votes, signaling a major anti-establishment shift after last year’s youth-led protests; Shah even defeated veteran PM Oli in his district, campaigning on health and education while benefiting from a large diaspora-funded operation.

via Al Jazeera|
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Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah on track to reshape Nepal’s leadership
world1 month ago

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah on track to reshape Nepal’s leadership

Rapper Balendra Shah defeated ex-PM Sharma KP Oli in his constituency (68,348 to 18,734), putting him on track to become Nepal's next prime minister as the RSP edges toward power. The campaign hinges on Gen Z support, with promises of 1.2 million jobs, reduced migration, a five-year plan to lift per-capita income to $3,000 and a $100B GDP, plus healthcare safeguards.

via BBC|
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Nepal's Young Voters Favor Former Chief Justice for Interim Leadership Amid Crisis
world7 months ago

Nepal's Young Voters Favor Former Chief Justice for Interim Leadership Amid Crisis

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old former rapper and structural engineer, has become a popular figure among Nepal's youth and is seen as a potential interim leader amid political protests and calls for change following the resignation of Prime Minister Oli. Known for his anti-corruption efforts and social media presence, Shah symbolizes political disruption and youth-led activism in Nepal.

via Reuters|
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