As Balendra Shah gears up to become the next prime minister of Nepal, an old video of the rapper-turned-politician dancing to hip beats has resurfaced. For Balen Shah, it's a nod to his supporters who see him as the "New Leader" taking over from the old guard. RSP registers landslide victory in Nepal elections Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), a three-year-old ​party, won Nepal's general elections by a landslide, authorities said. This has positioned its candidate, Balendra Shah, to become the next prime minister, with a mandate for the rapper-turned-politician to restore political stability. Balendra Shah, who is popularly known among people as Balen, is set to become the new Prime Minister of Nepal.

Source: Mint March 13, 2026 14:07 UTC