Summary
A political party led by Balendra Shah, a former rapper and civil engineer, won a major election in Nepal. His party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party, achieved a significant victory with 182 seats out of 275 in the country's parliament. This election marks a significant shift in Nepal’s political landscape, moving away from established older politicians.
Key Facts
- Balendra Shah, once a rapper, is now a successful politician in Nepal.
- His party won 182 out of 275 seats in Nepal's lower house of parliament.
- The Nepali Congress party came in second with 38 seats.
- The Marxist party led by ex-Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli got 25 seats.
- Shah won against Oli in his constituency.
- September 2025 protests changed Nepal's political scene, following a social media ban.
- Shah’s music criticized corruption and economic problems before his political rise.
- Around 40% of Nepal’s population is under 35, contrasting older political leadership.
- Shah’s campaign received significant backing from the Nepali diaspora, especially in the U.S.
