Former Rapper Balendra Shah Becomes Nepal’s Prime Minister

Balendra Shah, known as Balen in the music world, was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister after his youth-driven party won a landslide in the first election since anti-corruption protests toppled the previous government. Dressed in black and wearing his signature sunglasses, Shah pledged loyalty to the constitution. He broke his public silence with a rap song that has already drawn nearly three million views and emphasizes unity and reform. Outgoing interim leader Sushila Karki praised the new, younger government and said it must tackle corruption, boost economic development, and ensure social justice. A recent inquiry into last year’s violent protest crackdown has recommended prosecuting former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and other officials.

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