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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Balendra Shah, the young musician who will govern Nepal after the Generation Z uprising

Balendra Shah, a former rapper and newly elected mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to become a significant political leader in Nepal following protests led by Generation Z against governmental corruption.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

The New Prime Minister of Nepal Will Be a Rapper. A Youth Rebellion Brought Him to Power

Nepal's parliamentary elections have culminated in the election of rapper Balendra Shah as the new Prime Minister, following a youth-led uprising.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Election in Nepal: The Generation Z Candidate Triumphs

Nepal's Generation Z candidate, Balendra Shah, wins a significant political victory, bringing a notable generational change to the government.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rapper who became a politician wins elections in Nepal after 'Generation Z' protests

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, has led his party to a majority victory in the Nepalese Parliament following protests from the 'Generation Z' last year.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Former rapper wins big in parliamentary elections in Nepal

Nepal's centrist party RSP, led by former rapper Balendra Shah, has won a significant majority in the parliament with 182 out of 275 seats, marking the largest victory for a single party in decades.

Mar 12 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

After overwhelming electoral victory, rapper demands changes as new leader in Nepal

Balendra Shah, a rapper and former mayor, emerges as Nepal's new leader following a significant electoral triumph, advocating for change and representing the younger generation.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Rapper on course to become Nepal's new leader and has expressed admiration for dictators

Balendra Shah, a rapper and mayor in Kathmandu, is poised to become Nepal's youngest leader, having recently supported youth protests against the government.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

He is on course to become Nepal's new leader and has expressed admiration for dictators

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old mayor and rapper, is poised to become Nepal's youngest prime minister, having supported protests against the previous government.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The rapper wins the election in Nepal

Former rapper Balendra Shah's party, the RSP, secures a majority in Nepal's parliamentary elections.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

35-year-old rapper Shah set to become Nepalโ€™s youngest PM

Nepal's parliamentary elections have led rapper Balendra Shah to secure a likely position as the country's youngest prime minister, marking a significant political shift.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Former rapper wins the election in Nepal

A former rapper, Balendra Shah, has decisively won the election in Nepal, challenging the longstanding political hierarchy.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Congratulations from Modi to Balendra Shah on the victory in Nepal elections

PM Modi congratulated Balendra Shah after the RSP's significant victory in Nepal's national elections.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PM Modi spoke to Balendra Shah, congratulated him on RSP's resounding victory in Nepal elections

PM Modi congratulated RSP leaders for their significant electoral victory in Nepal and expressed hopes for enhanced bilateral cooperation.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Nepal, Balendra Shah new prime minister: who is the former rapper who will lead the country

Balendra Shah is set to become the new prime minister of Nepal after defeating his political rival in the recent general elections.

Mar 9 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Nepal's General Election, 30-Year-Old Rapper-turned-Prime Minister Front-runnerโ€ฆJudgment on the Established Political Sphere

In Nepal's recent general election, 35-year-old former mayor Balendra Shah's reformist party secured a decisive victory, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape amidst widespread dissatisfaction with traditional politicians.

Mar 9 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nepal Elections: Two Former Prime Ministers Swept Away in the Tsunami of Balendra's RSP, Only Prachanda Managed to Retain His Seat

In Nepal's March 5 general elections, only Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda of the Nepali Congress retained his seat amid a wave of victory for Balendra Shah's RSP, which won a significant majority.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to be Nepal PM after partyโ€™s landslide election win

Balendra Shah, a former rapper, is poised to become Nepal's next prime minister following a significant electoral victory by his Rastriya Swatantra Party.

Mar 8 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Rapper and Gen Z protest leader on track to be Nepal's PM

Balendra Shah, a rapper and protest leader, is on the verge of becoming Nepal's next prime minister following significant electoral success.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A former rapper sweeps the general elections in Nepal driven by 'Generation Z'

Former rapper Balendra 'Balen' Shah's party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has won a majority in Nepal's general elections, largely due to the mobilization of Generation Z voters against the old political guard.

Mar 8 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

35-year-old ex-rapper rising to become Prime Minister

Former rapper Balendra "Balen" Shah is poised to become Nepal's new Prime Minister after his party leads the vote count in the recent parliamentary elections.

Mar 7 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Former rapper set to become Nepal's next prime minister

Former rapper Balendra Shah is on track to become Nepal's next prime minister after receiving over three times as many votes as his closest opponent in the parliamentary elections.

Mar 7 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Generation Z became excited about voting: 35-year-old rapper rises to lead Nepal without any political experience

Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah defeated the old elite in parliamentary elections and is set to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal.

Mar 7 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nepal Elections: Balendra Shah's Stunning Victory, Defeats Former PM KP Oli by 50,000 Votes

In the recent Nepali general elections, Balendra Shah of the National Independent Party achieved a significant victory over former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, winning by a margin of nearly 50,000 votes.

Mar 7 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Legislative elections in Nepal: former rapper Balendra Shah wins against ex-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

Former rapper Balendra Shah won a significant victory over ex-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Nepal's recent legislative elections.

Mar 7 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah set for landslide Nepal election win

Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party appears poised for a significant victory in Nepal's parliamentary elections following a backdrop of anti-corruption protests.

Mar 7 โ€ข 04:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Rapper-turned-politician looks set for landslide Nepal election win

Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is poised for a significant victory in Nepal's parliamentary elections following protests against corruption and economic struggles.

Mar 7 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Former rapper Shah defeats former PM Oli in Nepal parliamentary elections

Balendra Shah, a former rapper and current mayor of Kathmandu, has secured a significant victory over former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in the Nepali parliamentary elections.

Mar 7 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Balendra Shah's becoming Nepal's PM is almost certain, many big leaders including Oli faced 'bells' in the elections

Balendra Shah's National Independent Party is leading in Nepal's elections, positioning him as the likely next Prime Minister.

Mar 6 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Nepalese Youth Touch a Historic Victory at the Polls: Former Rapper Balendra Shah Approaches Absolute Majority

Nepal's youth are on the brink of a historic electoral victory with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by former rapper Balendra Shah, aiming for an absolute majority in the elections held shortly after a political upheaval.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What has Balendra Shah's Stand on India been? These Areas Were Described as Part of 'Greater Nepal'

In the context of Nepal's upcoming prime minister elections, Balendra Shah, a rising political figure often critical of India, has sparked controversy by displaying a map portraying parts of India as included in 'Greater Nepal'.

Mar 6 โ€ข 03:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nepal Elections: Trends Show Wave for Balendra Shah, Major Parties Lagging Behind

Initial trends from the Nepal elections indicate a strong surge for Balendra Shah's party, with traditional parties struggling to keep up.

Mar 5 โ€ข 22:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Former Rapper Young's Favorite in Nepal

A former rapper and current mayor of Kathmandu, Balendra Shah, is emerging as a significant political candidate in Nepal's upcoming elections.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The Rapper Who Could Become Prime Minister

A former rapper, Balendra Shah, is emerging as a political contender in Nepal, sparking significant change amidst a backdrop of corruption protests.

Mar 5 โ€ข 01:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Nepalโ€™s gen-Z election: can popular former rapper Balen topple a veteran political heavyweight?

In Nepal's upcoming election, former rapper Balen, now a politician, aims to challenge a long-standing political figure.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Three Giants Compete for PM in Nepal, Former PM Oli Challenged by Balendra Shah and Gagan Thapa

The upcoming elections in Nepal on March 5 will feature three prominent leaders vying for the prime minister position following deadly protests and the fall of former PM KP Oli's government.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Nepal Gears Up for Crucial Elections and a Three-Way Struggle for Government Leadership

Nepal prepares for its first national elections since the political upheaval that ousted former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli, featuring a competitive race among three key candidates.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Nepal: Former Rapper Wants to Become Prime Minister

Balendra Shah, the current Mayor of Kathmandu and a former rapper, aims to become the Prime Minister of Nepal, backed by the support of Gen Z following protests that led to the ousting of the previous Prime Minister.

Dec 29 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The rapper mayor of Kathmandu, 35 years old, will be a candidate for Prime Minister of Nepal

Balendra 'Balen' Shah, the youthful and anti-corruption rapper mayor of Kathmandu, is set to run for Prime Minister in the upcoming March elections.

Dec 29 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Nepal TV host and ex-rapper mayor form alliance for election after youth revolt

Nepal's popular TV host Rabi Lamichhane and rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah have united to address youth demands in response to recent anti-corruption protests that led to a governmental upheaval.

Dec 28 โ€ข 07:27 UTC

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