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Why PM Balen Shah's India-Border Dispute Remarks Have Triggered Many In Nepal
Nepal and India share a long and open border, much of which was defined by the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. However, mapping remains incomplete in areas such as Susta and Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh-Kalapani.
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Two Resignations, Border Anger: Trouble Mounts For Nepal's New Government
Since rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah, 35, took office as prime minister, his government has been rocked by instability. Within just 26 days, two ministers have stepped down, raising concerns.
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"Eager To Work Closely": Nepal PM Balen Shah Thanks PM Modi For Greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended wishes to Balendra 'Balen' Shah on his swearing-in as Nepal's Prime Minister.
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Rapper, Engineer, Gen Z Icon: Nepal's New PM Balen Shah, A Man Of Many Firsts
Named among the 'Top 100 Emerging Leaders of 2023' by Time magazine, Balen Shah rose to fame while working as the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor.
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"Look Forward To Working Closely": PM Modi Congratulates Nepal's New PM
The 35-year-old Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader was sworn in at a ceremony at the President's Office in Sheetal Niwas at the auspicious time of 12.34 pm.
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Balen Shah Takes Oath As Nepal's Youngest PM At 35 After Landslide Win
Balen Shah Takes Oath As Nepal's Youngest PM At 35 After Landslide Win
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Opinion | How India Should Navigate A 'New' Nepal
A government seeking to diversify Nepal's external partnerships will attempt to balance ties between New Delhi and Beijing, a development that will inject some inevitable tension.
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Balen Shah's RSP Sweeps Nepal Polls, Winning 125 Of 165 Seats
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured nearly 76 per cent of the seats in the House of Representatives in a sweeping electoral victory.
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"India-Nepal Ties Will Scale New Heights": PM Modi Congratulates Balen Shah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated RSP leadersRabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah for their forthcoming new government in Nepal.
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Opinion | Viral Sensations to First-Timers: Meet Nepal's Gen Z Poll Stars - Beyond Balen Shah
Balen Shah is not the only unusual face in this election. Meet some of the other interesting ones...
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Bengaluru Campus To Nepal's Political Power: The Untold Story Of Balen Shah
A name that is increasingly echoing through Nepal's political corridors is Balen Shah, the rapper-turned-politician who has risen rapidly in the country's political landscape and is now being seen as a potential future Prime Minister.
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Tale Of Two Protests: How Balen Shah Trumped In Nepal, But Bangladesh's Students' Party Failed
The protests in Bangladesh and Nepal, countries that are separated by the narrow Siliguri corridor, had the same goal - replacing the existing system.
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Opinion | Can A Gen Z-Influencer-Rapper PM Really 'Change' Nepal?
Observers say it's high time the former mayor evolved and grew, as well as became more mature, diplomatic and friendly with journalists, opponents and, most importantly, friendly neighbours like India and China.
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Nepal To Vote In First Election Tomorrow Since Gen Z-Led Protests Toppled Government
Nearly 19 million of Nepal's 30 million people are eligible to vote to pick a 275-member legislature, of which 165 candidates are directly elected and 110 selected via proportional representation.
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Rapper-Turned-Mayor, Balendra Shah, To Run For PM In Nepal
Rapper turned-Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, known as Balen, a popular elected official, joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) or national independent party, led by a former TV host-turned politician Rabi Lamichhane on Sunday.
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Why PM Balen Shah's India-Border Dispute Remarks Have Triggered Many In Nepal
Nepal and India share a long and open border, much of which was defined by the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. However, mapping remains incomplete in areas such as Susta and Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh-Kalapani.
-
Two Resignations, Border Anger: Trouble Mounts For Nepal's New Government
Since rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah, 35, took office as prime minister, his government has been rocked by instability. Within just 26 days, two ministers have stepped down, raising concerns.
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"Eager To Work Closely": Nepal PM Balen Shah Thanks PM Modi For Greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended wishes to Balendra 'Balen' Shah on his swearing-in as Nepal's Prime Minister.
-
Rapper, Engineer, Gen Z Icon: Nepal's New PM Balen Shah, A Man Of Many Firsts
Named among the 'Top 100 Emerging Leaders of 2023' by Time magazine, Balen Shah rose to fame while working as the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor.
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"Look Forward To Working Closely": PM Modi Congratulates Nepal's New PM
The 35-year-old Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader was sworn in at a ceremony at the President's Office in Sheetal Niwas at the auspicious time of 12.34 pm.
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Balen Shah Takes Oath As Nepal's Youngest PM At 35 After Landslide Win
Balen Shah Takes Oath As Nepal's Youngest PM At 35 After Landslide Win
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Opinion | How India Should Navigate A 'New' Nepal
A government seeking to diversify Nepal's external partnerships will attempt to balance ties between New Delhi and Beijing, a development that will inject some inevitable tension.
-
Balen Shah's RSP Sweeps Nepal Polls, Winning 125 Of 165 Seats
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured nearly 76 per cent of the seats in the House of Representatives in a sweeping electoral victory.
-
"India-Nepal Ties Will Scale New Heights": PM Modi Congratulates Balen Shah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated RSP leadersRabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah for their forthcoming new government in Nepal.
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Opinion | Viral Sensations to First-Timers: Meet Nepal's Gen Z Poll Stars - Beyond Balen Shah
Balen Shah is not the only unusual face in this election. Meet some of the other interesting ones...
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Bengaluru Campus To Nepal's Political Power: The Untold Story Of Balen Shah
A name that is increasingly echoing through Nepal's political corridors is Balen Shah, the rapper-turned-politician who has risen rapidly in the country's political landscape and is now being seen as a potential future Prime Minister.
-
Tale Of Two Protests: How Balen Shah Trumped In Nepal, But Bangladesh's Students' Party Failed
The protests in Bangladesh and Nepal, countries that are separated by the narrow Siliguri corridor, had the same goal - replacing the existing system.
-
Opinion | Can A Gen Z-Influencer-Rapper PM Really 'Change' Nepal?
Observers say it's high time the former mayor evolved and grew, as well as became more mature, diplomatic and friendly with journalists, opponents and, most importantly, friendly neighbours like India and China.
-
Nepal To Vote In First Election Tomorrow Since Gen Z-Led Protests Toppled Government
Nearly 19 million of Nepal's 30 million people are eligible to vote to pick a 275-member legislature, of which 165 candidates are directly elected and 110 selected via proportional representation.
-
Rapper-Turned-Mayor, Balendra Shah, To Run For PM In Nepal
Rapper turned-Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, known as Balen, a popular elected official, joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) or national independent party, led by a former TV host-turned politician Rabi Lamichhane on Sunday.
