Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal's 47th PM
Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old former rapper and engineer, has been sworn in as Nepal's 47th Prime Minister, marking a historic political transition driven by a strong youth mandate. He represents the Rastriya Swatantra Party, which secured a decisive electoral victory earlier this month, and becomes the youngest Prime Minister in Nepal's history.
Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal's 47th Prime Minister. He represents the Rastriya Swatantra Party, which won 182 out of 275 seats in the House of Representatives. The party's victory reflects widespread public dissatisfaction with issues like corruption and nepotism. Shah's rise to power signals a generational shift in Nepalese politics. He was formally appointed by Ram Chandra Paudel and becomes the youngest Prime Minister in Nepal's history. The new government is expected to deliver on promises of reform and transparency.
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