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Briefing: Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician poised to become next PM

Strategic angle: Balendra Shah's RSP party is set for a landslide election win after Gen Z-led protests toppled the previous government.

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Updated about 1 month ago
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Summary

  • Balendra Shah is a former rapper.
  • His party, RSP, is gaining significant support.
  • Protests led by Gen Z have influenced the political landscape.
  • Indian PM Narendra Modi has already reached out to Shah.