Young former rapper who became Nepal's prime minister faces first major test amid devastating floods
oglobo27 August 2026 at 03:00
The devastating floods that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday put young Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah, known as "Balen," at just 36 years old, facing his first major test since taking office five months ago. A former rapper and former mayor of Kathmandu, he rose to power driven by a wave of popular dissatisfaction against corruption, nepotism and lack of opportunities for young people, which challenged the country's traditional political parties.
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