Balendra Shah becomes 40th prime minister of Nepal
Balendra Shah has become the 40th prime minister of Nepal, marking the first time a leader from the Madheshi community has held the position. Shah, a 35-year-old rapper and structural engineer, has promised to deliver on anti-corruption, good governance, and justice for the families of the martyrs of the Gen Z uprising.
Balendra Shah became Nepal's prime minister after taking the oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel. He is the first leader from the Madheshi community to hold the position. Shah, a rapper and structural engineer, rose to fame after winning the 2022 local elections as an independent. He served as mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City from May 2022 to January 2026. The new government has 14 ministers, including Swarnim Wagle as finance minister and Sudan Gurung as home minister. The primary tasks of the new government include ensuring good governance, controlling corruption, and improving public service delivery.
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