Summary
Balendra Shah, Nepal's youngest prime minister, was sworn in after his party, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), won a significant number of parliamentary seats. Shah, previously a rapper, released a song promoting unity before taking office. The election followed protests driven by young people against corruption and job shortages.
Key Facts
- Balendra Shah is now the prime minister of Nepal after his party won 182 out of 275 parliamentary seats.
- Shah, also known as Balen, is a former rapper and the first Madhesi premier of Nepal.
- The election victory came after protests led by young people against government corruption and lack of jobs.
- These protests resulted in the toppling of the previous government, leading to early elections.
- Shah released a rap song about unity before his swearing-in ceremony.
- China congratulated Shah on his new role and expressed support for Nepal's independence and sovereignty.
- Nepal has experienced political instability, with 32 different governments since 1990.
- The Nepali Congress party came in second with 38 seats, and the Communist Party has 25 seats in parliament.
