Balen Shah, 35, sworn in as Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister after Gen Z uprising
Balen Shah, a 35-year-old rapper and engineer, has been sworn in as Nepal's youngest Prime Minister after a Gen Z-led uprising toppled the previous government. Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party secured a decisive victory in the March 5 general election, winning 182 out of 275 seats in the House of Representatives.
Balen Shah, 35, has been sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister. He is the leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, which won 182 seats in the House of Representatives. The party's victory came after a Gen Z-led uprising against the previous government. Shah was sworn in at a ceremony at the President's Office. He is the first prime minister from the Madhes region. His party's win has significantly weakened Nepal's traditional political forces. Shah is expected to form a compact cabinet. His appointment reflects a broader societal shift driven by a younger generation demanding accountability and reform.
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