Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:52am on 27 Mar 2026,Friday International
Nepal has sworn in former rapper Balendra Shah as its new prime minister, marking a historic political shift. The 35-year-old, popularly known as Balen, rose from music and activism to national leadership after his party secured a landslide victory in recent elections. A former mayor of Kathmandu, Shah gained strong support from young voters through his anti-corruption stance and reform-driven agenda. His appointment follows widespread protests against political instability and corruption. Now the youngest prime minister in decades, Shah faces major challenges including job creation, governance reforms, and restoring public trust in Nepal’s political system. (PC: AFP)
