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Balendra Shah to Become Nepal's Prime Minister After Victory

12/30/2025

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The Rastriya Swatantra Party's March 5 victory would install Balendra Shah, Kathmandu's mayor, as Nepal's prime minister.
Balendra Shah joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party on December 28 to align with Rabi Lamichhane.
The alliance promises to address the 77 deaths and resignation of former Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli from youth-led protests against corruption.
Nearly 19 million of Nepal's 30 million voters are eligible to vote, with many new young voters after the protests.

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The Rastriya Swatantra Party's March 5 victory would install Balendra Shah, Kathmandu's mayor, as Nepal's prime minister.
Balendra Shah joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party on December 28 to align with Rabi Lamichhane.
The alliance promises to address the 77 deaths and resignation of former Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli from youth-led protests against corruption.
Nearly 19 million of Nepal's 30 million voters are eligible to vote, with many new young voters after the protests.