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From Gen Z wave to heat in 150 days: Balen faces street anger, parl pressure and party unease

The political honeymoon began fraying within weeks of Shah taking office on March 27 after RSP swept 182 of 275 House seats.

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After India visit, Nepal foreign minister arrives in China to outline new government's policy

Nepal foreign minister Shishir Khanal arrived in China on Sunday for talks with top Chinese officials amid expectations of a reset in bilateral ties following the Rastriya Swatantra Party's massive victory in the Himalayan nation earlier this year.

The Times of India

Political turmoil in Nepal: Parliament suspended, Home Minister resigns amid financial conduct probe

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday suspended the session of both houses of the Federal Parliament without convening them, just days after summoning the session for April 30.

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Noodles king in soup: Nepal’s only billionaire loses in much-talked-about result

Kathmandu: In an election that mauled former PMs, dynastic heirs and party strongmen, the Balendra 'Balen' Shah wave did not spare Nepal’s richest face either. Binod Chaudhary, the country’s sole Forbes-listed billionaire, the face of the popular Wai Wai noodles empire and sitting Nepali Congress MP from Nawalparasi West-1 in…

The Times of India

Mic-drop mandate as Nepal grooves to rapper Balen’s beat

Nepal's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped as the Rastriya Swatantra Party, spearheaded by Balen Shah, achieved a stunning victory in the parliamentary elections. This generational shift has seen veteran leaders facing significant defeats, with the urban electorate overwhelmingly backing the new force. The results signal a powerful rejection of…

The Times of India

Lamichhane: TV star who built RSP that caught Nepal’s imagination in just 4 years

Kathmandu: Few politicians in Nepal rose as quickly as Rabi Lamichhane, 50. Before politics, he was already one of Nepal’s most recognisable faces — a loud, brash TV news presenter whose anti-corruption pitch made him a household name. When he launched Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) just before the 2022 election,…

The Times of India

Nepal’s 35-year-old rapper-mayor Balendra Shah heads for landslide win in general election

Rastriya Swatantra Party led by rapper-turned-mayor crosses 100 seats mark

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Nepal election results: Balendra Shah’s RSP ahead in early trends as vote counting begins

Nepal's parliamentary election vote counting is underway following months of protests that led to an interim government. Early trends show the new Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by former rapper Balendra Shah, leading in several constituencies, challenging established parties. The election, triggered by widespread demonstrations against corruption and economic issues, aims…

The Times of India

Balen Shah: Engineer, rapper, mayor, disruptor — Nepal's next PM at 35?

Former Kathmandu mayor and rapper Balendra Shah, known as Balen, is challenging ex-PM KP Sharma Oli in Nepal's parliamentary elections. Balen, who gained prominence through his protest songs and online following, is running on the Rastriya Swatantra Party ticket. His campaign resonates with young voters frustrated by corruption and political…

The Times of India

Rapper-mayor leads PM race as Nepal votes to replace government felled by Gen Z protests

Last year, discontent over corruption sparked a violent agitation that collapsed the government and threw Nepal into political turmoil. As 19 million people prepare to elect a new administration on 5 March, the jobs crisis remains a top concern. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

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