Nepali ex-rapper will form government after landslide election win
A Rastriya Swatantra party, led by former rapper Balendra Shah, is poised for a landslide victory in Nepal's first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the country's long-standing leadership. The party, formed only four years ago, has already secured 117 of the 165 directly elected seats and leads in eight other constituencies. Official results are expected later this week.
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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