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Nepal’s Ex-PM Arrested in Probe Tied to Deadly Gen-Z Protests
world13 days ago

Nepal’s Ex-PM Arrested in Probe Tied to Deadly Gen-Z Protests

Former Nepal prime minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on suspicion in connection with the deadly crackdown on September protests, with ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak also detained; more than 70 people were killed during the uprising sparked by a social-media shutdown and anger over corruption. Oli was taken to hospital for medical tests given his age and kidney transplants. A government commission urged criminal negligence charges against Oli and other officials; Oli’s lawyers say the detention is unwarranted. The arrests come as Nepal’s new prime minister, Balen Shah, was sworn in amid ongoing investigations and protests from Oli’s party.

via BBC|
#arrest#gen-z-protests#nepal
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|
#arrest#balendra-shah#gen-z-protests
Nepal arrests ex-PM and ex-minister over deadly September crackdown
crime-and-courts14 days ago

Nepal arrests ex-PM and ex-minister over deadly September crackdown

Police in Nepal arrested former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak over their alleged roles in the September crackdown on protests that left 76 dead, as a government commission had urged up to 10 years’ imprisonment for them and the police chief—arrests that come as a new administration under Balendra Shah vows justice for victims.

via NBC News|
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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|
#balendra-shah#nepal#rap-politics
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|
#balendra-shah#elections#nepal
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|
#balendra-shah#gen-z-uprising#nepal
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|
#balendra-shah#elections#gen-z
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|
#balendra-shah#elections#nepal
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|
#balendra-shah#elections#nepal