Balendra Shah, the rapper turned politician and popular figurehead of a Gen Z revolution, looks set to become Nepal’s next prime minister after his party won by an unprecedented margin. “It is the most beautiful endorsement of the Gen Z movement. As he conceded victory, the former prime minister said he wished Shah an “uninterrupted five-year term, heartfelt best wishes”. “One of the main factors behind the Gen Z movement, KP Oli, has been defeated. But from the moment Balen becomes prime minister, challenges will be waiting for him at every step.”– Guardian

Source: The Irish Times March 08, 2026 22:01 UTC