Following a resounding victory in the nation’s first election since the youth-led demonstrations of the previous year, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister.
The ascent of the 35-year-old signifies a significant change in Nepali politics. His pledge of reform struck a chord with voters who were fed up with elite domination, corruption, and nepotism.
Shah, better known by his stage as Balen, released a song full of hope for Nepal’s future before to taking office on Friday.In a song that received over two million views within hours of its release, he rapped, “Undivided Nepali, this time history is being made.”
His origins in the underground rap scene, where he used music to criticize corruption and other social issues in Nepal, are reflected in the song. Shah joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as its prime ministerial candidate after serving as mayor of the capital city of Kathmandu for barely three years. This month’s general elections saw Shah win handily.
He is viewed by his fans as a symbol of transformation and a departure from the shortcomings of Nepal’s establishment. However, critics doubt the four-year-old RSP’s ability to fulfill its audacious promises.
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