Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s RSP heads for poll landslide in Nepal

Al JazeeraEN 3 min read 100% complete by By AFP and AnadoluMarch 8, 2026 at 06:06 AM

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Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah's centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is poised for a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary elections, securing a majority in direct elections and leading in proportional representation votes. The election, held after a youth-led uprising last year, chose a new 275-member House of Representatives. Shah himself defeated veteran politician and former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli by a significant margin. Shah's campaign focused on health and education for poor Nepalis, tapping into public dissatisfaction with traditional parties. Oli congratulated Shah on his victory.

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India 30% Kathmandu 40% Election Commission ×250% Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli ×370% Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ×580% Balen Shah ×990% Nepal ×690%

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nepal election 100% balen shah 90% rastriya swatantra party 80% youth-led uprising 70% political reform 60% khadga prasad sharma oli 50% proportional representation 50% parliamentary elections 40%

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