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Nepal's Youth Uprising Spurs Political Alliance Ahead of Elections

12/29/2025

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77 people died in a youth-led uprising in Nepal on September 8–9 after the government banned social media.
On December 28, Rabi Lamichhane (chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party) and Balendra Shah (Kathmandu mayor) formed an alliance ahead of the March 5 election.
The alliance aims to address youth demands after protests against corruption.
Lamichhane will remain chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Shah will run for prime minister.

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Story summary

77 people died in a youth-led uprising in Nepal on September 8–9 after the government banned social media.
On December 28, Rabi Lamichhane (chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party) and Balendra Shah (Kathmandu mayor) formed an alliance ahead of the March 5 election.
The alliance aims to address youth demands after protests against corruption.
Lamichhane will remain chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Shah will run for prime minister.