Rapper-turned-politician votes in Nepal election
Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete March 5, 2026 at 08:33 AM
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In Nepal, general elections were held on March 5, 2026. Among those casting a ballot was Balendra Shah, the 35-year-old former mayor of Kathmandu. Shah, who previously worked as a rapper, entered politics and participated in the election process. The election took place approximately six months after youth-led anti-corruption protests resulted in the collapse of the previous government. The elections are being closely watched as a potential turning point following the recent political upheaval.
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