Leadership Appointment
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) selected Balendra Shah as its Parliamentary Party Leader through a vote that all members of the party supported. He will take his Prime Ministerial oath on Friday.
- The oath ceremony will take place at Sheetal Niwas, the official residence of the President.
Record as Youngest Prime Minister
At 35 years of age, Balendra Shah will become the youngest Prime Minister in Nepal’s history. He will also become the first leader from the Madhesh region to hold this position.
Background and Public Influence
- Balendra Shah is widely known as “Balen.” He started his professional career as a rap artist. Through his music, he addressed social and political issues in Nepal. Young people showed strong support for his work.
- His rise in politics happened quickly. His political success originated from his ability to connect with young people.
Election Victory and Political Context
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party, under Shah’s leadership, achieved a major victory in the recent parliamentary elections. These elections followed a period described as a “Gen Z” political movement in Nepal.
- Shah contested against K. P. Sharma Oli, who had previously served as Prime Minister four times. Shah won the contest with a clear margin.
Parliamentary Results
The Parliament of Nepal has 275 seats:
- 165 seats are filled through direct elections
- 110 seats are filled through proportional representation
The Rastriya Swatantra Party was able to secure 182 seats which enabled the party to gain a complete majority in Parliament.
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