'Historic first': Nepal gets a rapper, Gen Z PM as Balendra Shah takes oath

2026-03-27 - 07:19

Nepal has a new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, the nation's youngest at 35. A rapper-turned-politician and former Kathmandu mayor, Shah assumes office as the Rastriya Swatantra Party leader. His rise signifies a shift, with his confrontational style against the federal government gaining traction. This appointment follows the RSP's strong performance in recent elections.