Rapper Shah sworn in as Nepali prime minister - World
Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper and politician, was sworn in as Nepal's new prime minister after sweeping the first election since deadly anti-corruption protests. He named Sudan Gurung as interior minister and appointed Swarnim Wagle as finance minister. Rabi Lamichhane, a former deputy prime minister and now fellow lawmaker, remains influential in power. Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Shah on assuming office, expressing hopes for deeper cooperation between the two nations.
27 MAR 2026
— 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
· THIS STORY — 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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