Nepal New PM | Balendra Shah - Nepal's New PM Who Once Did Rap Battles On Rooftops
Once a rapper who criticised politicians through his songs, Balendra “Balen” Shah has now beaten outgoing-PM Oli with over 50,000 votes in a stunning political rise. From Kathmandu’s underground hip-hop scene to winning the mayoral race in 2022 and challenging the political establishment, Shah built a reputation as a disruptor who took on corruption and illegal construction. Now, after a dramatic national election victory, the rapper-turned-engineer has become the face of a new generation reshaping Nepal’s politics.
