Ex-Rapper Balendra Shah on Course to Become Nepal's Next Prime Minister

10 articles | Updated 6d ago | Created Mar 06

Nepal ITALY

Ex-rapper-turned-politician Balendra "Monkey" Bhatta is set for a landslide victory in Nepal's first post-uprising election, positioning him as the country's next prime minister. His RSP party has secured an overwhelming mandate driven by enthusiastic Gen-Z voters who participated enthusiastically to demand change following recent protests against corruption and nepotism.

Key Points

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Balendra Shah, a former rapper and mayor of Kathmandu who went viral on YouTube as 'Monkey Bhatta', is set to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal.
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Shah's party (RSP) led by Gen Z voters has won an early landslide victory in post-uprising elections across multiple constituencies including Terhathum and Ilam, though results vary locally like Jajarkot where they lost. The election system is described as a mix with proportional representation elements.
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Shah previously served two terms (2015-2018) but was replaced by KP Sharma Oli in 2019; his return to politics marks the first time an ex-rapper mayor has been elected PM, contrasting sharply from previous political figures.

Developments

[Mar 07] Early vote counts show Balendra Shah's party leading in Terhathum and Ilam constituencies; he is on course to become Nepal's next PM. He previously served two terms (2015-2018) but was replaced by KP Sharma Oli.

[Mar 06] Nepalis vote enthusiastically in first post-uprising polls; Gen Z voters support Shah. Results vary locally, with the RSP losing Jajarkot despite overall momentum from Terhathum and Ilam.

[Mar 09] New government formed after elections in Nepal led by Balendra 'Monkey' Bhatta (Shah), a former rapper who previously served as mayor of Kathmandu before being replaced. His party won the election with support from Gen Z voters.

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Rapper and former rapper leader of the Nepali political party. Ex-rapper is expected to be elected as Prime Minister after his landslide victory in recent elections held by Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RS). The election system used for this process was designed with a "PR" feature, which ensures that no single candidate can win unless they have the support of at least 50% plus one seat.