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Story summary
- A new political alliance formed in Nepal unites Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) and Rastriya Swatantra Party ahead of the March 2025 elections.
- The alliance aims to challenge traditional parties and engage the youth vote, highlighted by the September "Generation Z" protests against corruption, which left 77 dead and prompted Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's resignation.
- Critics question the alliance's impact because of the controversial backgrounds of its leaders.
