The rapper-turned-politician, Balendra Shah — Balen to his legion of fans — is on song in Nepal. Mr Shah and his Rastriya Swatantra Party are all set to take on the reins of that country after their superlative performances in the recent election. Mr Shah made K.P. New Delhi had read the tea leaves right and not been opposed to the tectonic changes that have taken place in Nepal’s political landscape in recent times. That further underscores the need for India and its traditional partners — Nepal, undoubtedly, is among these — to cement their ties.

Source: The Telegraph March 09, 2026 02:32 UTC