CBC WorldMar 12
Former rapper's political party sweeps Nepal election
A political party created just four years ago and led by an ex-rapper has swept Nepal's parliamentary poll, results published by the electoral commission on Thursday showed.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/balendra-shah-nepal-election-9.7126140?cmp=rss
The Japan TimesMar 9
Nepalese rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah has secured a majority in the direct parliamentary elections, partial official results showed Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/09/asia-pacific/politics/nepal-centrist-party-landslide/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #balendrashah #nepal
Nepal's rapper-led centrist party heads for poll landslide

The vote was the first since deadly September 2025 youth anti-corruption protests toppled the government.

The Japan Times
CBC WorldMar 8
Former rapper and Gen Z's candidate poised to win Nepali election by landslide
In a resounding victory that is guaranteed to reshape Nepal's politics, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah appeared headed for a landslide win in the South Asian country's first polls since youth-led protests toppled the previous government last fall.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/balendra-shah-nepal-gen-z-win-9.7119677?cmp=rss
CBC Top StoriesMar 8
Former rapper and Gen Z's candidate poised to win Nepali election by landslide
In a resounding victory that is guaranteed to reshape Nepal's politics, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah appeared headed for a landslide win in the South Asian country's first polls since youth-led protests toppled the previous government last fall.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/balendra-shah-nepal-gen-z-win-9.7119677?cmp=rss
Mathrubhumi EnglishMar 7
Balendra Shah defeated veteran politician KP Sharma Oli in a landmark election victory https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/balendra-shah-nepal-election-2026-victory-j8fvl8n5?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #balendrashah #election #politician #nepalelections
Italian News by RSSMar 5

RaiNews: L'ex rapper amato dalla Gen Z che potrebbe governare il Nepal: chi è Balendra Shah, detto 'Balen'

Balendra Shah, 35 anni, ex rapper ed ex sindaco della capitale Kathmandu si presenta agli elettori dicendo di volere un cambiamento politico guidato dai giovani

The former rapper loved by Gen Z who could govern Nepal: who is Balendra Shah, known as 'Balen'?

Balendra Shah, 35 years old, a former rapper and former mayor of the capital Kathmandu, presents himself to voters saying he wants a political change led by young people.

#Nepal #BalendraShah #Kathmandu

https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/03/elezioni-nepal-lex-rapper-ex-sindaco-di-kathmandu-amato-dalla-gen-z-chi-e-balendra-shah-detto-balen-cc600d4d-3c1c-46c8-8189-81643b9cc86a.html

L'ex rapper amato dalla Gen Z che potrebbe governare il Nepal: chi è Balendra Shah, detto 'Balen'

Balendra Shah, 35 anni, ex rapper ed ex sindaco della capitale Kathmandu si presenta agli elettori dicendo di volere un cambiamento politico guidato dai giovani

RaiNews
The Japan TimesMar 5
Nepal is set to have its first general election since a Generation Z-led uprising ousted the former government last year, with a new crop of young candidates emerging to challenge the old guard’s grip on power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/05/asia-pacific/politics/nepal-election-gen-z/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #nepal #kathmandu #southasia #balendrashah
Nepal election pits former rapper against old guard vying for Gen Zs

Thursday’s election is just six months after deadly protests against unemployment, corruption and inequality swept the nation, prompted by a ban on social media sites.

The Japan Times
CBC Top StoriesMar 5
In Nepal, a former rapper wants to be the next prime minister — and young voters are excited
As Nepalis head to the polls on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z revolution last September toppled the previous government, one-time musician turned Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has galvanized the electorate, with many young voters hoping he will defeat politicians belonging to the South Asian country's...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nepal-election-prime-minister-rapper-9.7114273?cmp=rss
CBC WorldMar 5
In Nepal, a former rapper wants to be the next prime minister — and young voters are excited
As Nepalis head to the polls on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z revolution last September toppled the previous government, one-time musician turned Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has galvanized the electorate, with many young voters hoping he will defeat politicians belonging to the South Asian country's...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nepal-election-prime-minister-rapper-9.7114273?cmp=rss
The Japan TimesFeb 25
After Nepal's historic youth-led uprising last September killed 77 people ⁠and forced its prime minister to resign, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician is projected as the frontrunner. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/25/asia-pacific/politics/nepal-rapper-mayor-prime-minister/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #balendrashah #nepal
Nepal’s rapper-mayor in pole position to become prime minister

There are no reliable opinion polls ​in Nepal, but four political analysts and local media project the 25-year-old as the leading prime ministerial choice.

The Japan Times