Nepal

Nepal

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Nepal's political shift puts India–Nepal ties in focus

The election outcome has positioned 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, former mayor of Kathmandu, as Nepal’s likely future prime minister.

A vehicle with a campaign poster of Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), waits for passengers ahead of Nepal's general election, in Gauriganj, Jhapa district, Nepal, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Inside the Nepal campaign that could vault Balendra Shah to power

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), rings a bell, which is the party's symbol, as he takes part in an election campaign in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, February 28, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Ex-rapper's party set to sweep Nepal election months after Gen Z-led protests

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), heads to cast his vote during the general election in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 5, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Nepal's early vote count puts ex-rapper's party ahead

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), votes during the general election in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 5, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Nepal goes to the polls; voters seek change after youth-led protests

A demonstrator waves a flag as he stands atop a vehicle near the entrance of the Parliament during a protest against corruption and government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal September 8, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar/File Photo

Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government

A man wearing a badge printed with the party flag and symbol of Nepali Congress takes part during an election campaign in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, March 1, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Nepal's long history of political instability

Balendra Shah, former mayor of Kathmandu popularly known as "Balen", who according to party officials, will become prime minister under an internal agreement if the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) wins the March 5 elections, plays a "damru" percussion instrument during an election campaign in Janakpur, Nepal, January 19, 2026. Photo: REUTERS

Who is contesting Nepal's polls and what is at stake?

Balendra Shah, former mayor of Kathmandu popularly known as "Balen", who according to party officials, will become prime minister under an internal agreement if the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) wins the March 5 elections, plays a "damru" percussion instrument during an election campaign in Janakpur, Nepal, January 19, 2026. Photo: REUTERS

Nepal's rapper-mayor in pole position to become prime minister

Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs Bala Nanda Sharma. File photo: Collected

Nepal's FM Sharma to join oath-taking ceremony

Former Prime Minister of Nepal K.P Sharma Oli, who was forced to resign after the deadly youth-led protests against corruption in early September this year, addresses his party during a rally, where he called for the restatement of parliament dissolved by his successor Sushila Karki, saying it was unconstitutional, in Kathmandu, Nepal, November 22, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar/File Photo

Ousted as PM, Nepal's veteran Marxist leader Oli seeks return

Photo collage of the Prime Minister of Nepal Sushila Karki and Tarique Rahman.

Nepal PM congratulates Tarique, eyes stronger ties

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Nepal says election preparations on track for 5 March