Balendra Shah
Former mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and prime ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
Notable Quotes
"I would be the candidate for all of Nepal."View Story →
"The RSP's bell 'is ringing right across Nepal, from cities to the [most remote] districts in the mountains and plains.'"View Story →
"Undivided Nepali, this time history is being made."View Story →
"Nepal är inte rädda den här gången, hjärtat är fullt av rött blod ... Skratt och glädje ska nå varje hushåll den här gången"View Story →
"Enighetens styrka är min nationella kraft"View Story →
"the tragic death of six Nepalese and four other foreign climbers, including world record holder Nirmal Purja, in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan, has shocked us"View Story →
"his history of courage, dedication and contribution will always remain inspiring."View Story →
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'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja
Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed some of the country's best mountaineers.
August 3, 2026Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
August 1, 2026Nepal's ex-PM Oli arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests - reuters.com
Nepal's ex-PM Oli arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests reuters.com
March 28, 2026Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win - Reuters
Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win Reuters
March 27, 2026Nepal 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.
March 27, 2026Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
March 12, 2026Rapper-politician Balendra Shah on course to be Nepal's next prime minister
Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.
March 7, 2026Inside the Nepal campaign that could vault Balendra Shah to power - Reuters
Inside the Nepal campaign that could vault Balendra Shah to power Reuters
March 7, 2026Nepalis vote in first election since Gen Z uprising for change
This election will test whether the country is ready for a new, untested generation to shape its future.
March 5, 2026Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government - Reuters
Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government Reuters
March 4, 2026