Rapper-Turned-Politician Balendra Shah Leads in Nepalese Elections
Published on: March 6, 2026, 2:09 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Balendra Shah's party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, leads in over two-thirds of available seats in Nepal's general election. Shah, a former mayor and popular rapper, is ahead in the race for prime minister, leveraging his social media influence and youth support in the aftermath of political unrest.
