Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:27am on 08 Mar 2026,Sunday International
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is set to become Nepal’s youngest prime minister after his party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), secured a sweeping victory in the 2026 Nepal General Election. The results mark a major political shift in the Himalayan nation, with traditional parties suffering heavy losses. Shah, popularly known as Balen, is also expected to become the first Madhesi leader to hold Nepal’s top executive office. His campaign, which focused on governance reforms, anti-corruption measures and youth engagement, resonated strongly with voters. The landmark result signals growing public demand for new political leadership and could reshape Nepal’s political landscape.
