Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s RSP heads for poll landslide in Nepal | Elections News
Balen Shah, the rapper-turned-politician, and his Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have secured a landslide victory in Nepal's direct parliamentary elections. Shah, who defeated veteran Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, is leading in both the direct and proportional representation vote. The RSP has won 60 of the 165 directly elected seats and is leading in many other constituencies. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Shah on his victory, while acknowledging the historic nature of the election results.
9 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi congratulated the leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party on their electoral victories in Nepal, expressing India's commitment to working with them.
12 MAR 2026
— BBC
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a landslide victory in Nepal's election, with rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah poised to become the country's next leader.
— Al Jazeera
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary election, exceeding expectations and marking a significant shift in Nepali politics.
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