Nepal's youngest prime minister takes oath amid cultural significance
Balenra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper and engineer, has been sworn in as Nepal's youngest prime minister after his party won a decisive victory in the general election. Shah's appointment reflects a broader societal shift driven by a younger generation demanding accountability, transparency, and reform.
Nepal's youngest prime minister, Balenra Shah, took oath of office at the President's Office in Sheetal Niwas. The ceremony blended Hindu and Buddhist traditions, reflecting Nepal's diverse cultural heritage. Shah's party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, won 182 out of 275 seats in the House of Representatives. He defeated former prime minister KP Sharma Oli in the Jhapa-5 constituency. Shah is expected to form a compact cabinet. His appointment represents a broader societal shift driven by a younger generation demanding change.
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