Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sweeps to power in Nepal landslide election victory | Elections News
Balendra Shah, a former civil engineer and rapper, has won a sweeping parliamentary majority in Nepal with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The party secured 182 seats in the lower house of parliament, exceeding expectations and marking a significant shift in Nepali politics. The victory comes after a dramatic election marked by youth-led protests against corruption and economic stagnation. Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, a veteran politician who previously served as Prime Minister, finished second with his Marxist party. The RSP's success reflects a generational shift in Nepal, where young voters are demanding change from established parties.
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.
· THIS STORY — 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.
To respect publishing rights, SatyaDheesh does not host full copyrighted news copy. You can read the complete article on the publisher's platform: