Summary
Rapper and politician Balendra Shah won the general election in Nepal, defeating former Prime Minister Sharma KP Oli. Shah, who belonged to the RSP party, is set to become Nepal's next prime minister. His win is seen as a shift led by young voters in Nepal seeking change from the traditional political system.
Key Facts
- Balendra Shah, known as Balen, won against former Prime Minister Sharma KP Oli in a general election.
- Nepal's Election Commission announced Shah received 68,348 votes, while Oli got 18,734.
- The election occurred after protests led by young people toppled the previous government in September.
- Shah had resigned as Kathmandu's mayor to contest the election.
- His party, RSP, won the general election with a focus on young, frustrated voters.
- The election featured a large number of first-time young voters, important for the results.
- Shah's party promised economic reforms, job creation, and raised per capita income.
- Demonstrations against Nepal's political system erupted after former PM Oli banned social media; 77 people were killed.
