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Rapper-Turned-Politician Balendra Shah Set to Lead Nepal

3/14/2026

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Balendra Shah, rapper-turned-politician affiliated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is poised to become Nepal's next prime minister after the RSP won 182 seats.
The victory marks the largest majority in over six decades after a youth-led uprising that left 77 dead and collapsed the previous government.
Shah aims to restore stability and fight graft while boosting the economy.
Ravi Lamichhane, leader of the RSP, faces fund-misuse charges he denies.

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Balendra Shah, rapper-turned-politician affiliated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is poised to become Nepal's next prime minister after the RSP won 182 seats.
The victory marks the largest majority in over six decades after a youth-led uprising that left 77 dead and collapsed the previous government.
Shah aims to restore stability and fight graft while boosting the economy.
Ravi Lamichhane, leader of the RSP, faces fund-misuse charges he denies.