Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AP and ReutersMarch 27, 2026 at 11:59 AM

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Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, was sworn in as Nepal's prime minister on Friday after his Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a landslide victory in the March 5 election. The RSP, formed three years ago, won 182 seats in the 275-member parliament following anti-corruption protests led by young people that toppled the previous government in September. Shah, formerly the mayor of Kathmandu, is the first Madhesi premier of Nepal. Prior to his swearing-in, Shah released a rap song about unity, titled "Jay Mahakaali," which garnered nearly three million views. The election marks a significant shift in Nepalese politics, driven by Gen Z's desire for change.

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Shah released a rap song titled Jay Mahakaali (Victory to Goddess Mahakali).

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The election followed anticorruption Gen Z-led protests in which 76 people were killed.

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Shah was appointed prime minister by President Ram Chandra Paudel.

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Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won 182 seats in the 275-member parliament.

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Balendra Shah, 35, was sworn in as Nepal's youngest prime minister.

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India 30% Kathmandu 40% Ram Chandra Paudel 50% Nepal ×670% Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ×480% Balendra Shah ×790%

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