Nepal’s Youngest Prime Minister: Balendra Shah and the Shift in South Asian Politics
Balendra Shah (‘Balen’), a 35-year-old engineer, rapper, and former Mayor of Kathmandu, has become Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister after the 2026 general elections. Leading the National Independent Party (RSP), he secured a decisive mandate with 182 out of 275 seats, defeating established leaders such as former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. His rise signifies a generational shift in Nepal’s politics, driv
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