Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity | News
Balendra Shah, Nepal's youngest prime minister, was sworn in after his Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won a landslide victory in the March 5 election. The 35-year-old rapper-turned politician released a rap song titled "Jay Mahakaali" expressing hope for unity and prosperity in Nepal following protests led by young people that ousted the previous government. President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed Shah, who is Nepal's first Madhesi premier, to lead the country. China congratulated Nepal on the swearing-in of Shah, pledging support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
27 MAR 2026
· THIS STORY — Al Jazeera
Nepal's youngest prime minister, Balendra Shah, was sworn in after his party's landslide victory in the March 5 election.
— Al Jazeera
Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Balen Shah faces the challenge of managing voter expectations and delivering on promises after his party's landslide victory.
28 MAR 2026
— The Dawn
Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper and politician, was sworn in as Nepal's new prime minister following the first election since anti-corruption protests.
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