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Nepal: Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister

The 35-year-old reformist came to power following a wave of Gen Z-led protests that sent shockwaves through the country. Shah released a rap song the day ahead of his swearing in. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesMar 27, 2026, 9:10 AM
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DWMar 27, 2026, 9:10 AM

Nepal: Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister

The 35-year-old reformist came to power following a wave of Gen Z-led protests that sent shockwaves through the country. Shah released a rap song the day ahead of his swearing in.

BBC NewsMar 27, 2026, 7:10 AM

Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister

Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

Al JazeeraMar 27, 2026, 8:06 AM

Now in power, Nepal’s rapper-politician Balen Shah faces new challenge

Shah was a rebel - crude and different from the politicians who previously led Nepal. How will he be in office?

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