Balendra Shah, known as Balen, wins Nepal's parliamentary elections at age 35, defeating former prime minister K. P. Sharma Oli in a youth-led political upheaval.

Before he dismantled Nepal’s political elite, Balendra Shah was destroying his opponents in underground rap battles. More than a decade ago, armed with a microphone and his signature sunglasses, he ...

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Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s party gained leads in early counting in Nepal’s general election, far outpacing his other rivals, including the country’s former ​prime minister who was forced ...

Balendra Shah, aka Balen, is a 35-year-old rapper and mayor of Kathmandu now hoping to take his brand of populism to the highest office in Nepal.

Balendra Shah, 35, has ridden a wave of public anger at traditional political parties, highlighting health and education for poor Nepalis as a key focus in his campaign.

Nepal on Thursday held its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last year.

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, March 5 (Reuters) - Polls in Nepal's general election closed on Thursday evening as the Himalayan ...

Fed up with corruption and a lack of jobs, the country’s youth are turning to a rapper who gave voice to their frustrations.

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