The Gen Z factor: A look at the revamped Nepalese Parliament backed by the youth
Nepal's Gen Z population has achieved a significant victory with the success of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah in the country's recent elections. Shah's party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party, is on track to win a landslide majority in parliament, marking a first in decades for a single party to gain a majority in Nepal's two-system format.
In Nepal, a significant victory for Gen Z has been achieved. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's party is on track to win a majority in parliament. Shah, who was mayor of Kathmandu, rallied Nepal's younger generation around him. He will likely become prime minister at 35 years old. Nepal's large youth population, with 56% under 30, contributed to Gen Z's success. The country's crisis, including high youth unemployment and corruption, also played a role. Shah's win marks a shift in Nepal's politics, with the Rastriya Swatantra Party gaining a majority for the first time in decades. The outcome is a significant achievement for Gen Z in Nepal, and may have implications for the country's future.
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