Nepal is preparing for a major political change after a surprising election result. Balendra Shah, a former rap star and the current mayor of Kathmandu, is set to become the next prime minister of Nepal after his party won a huge victory in the national election.

Shah is only 35 years old, and his rise in politics has been very fast. Just a few years ago, he was known for making rap music that talked about social problems and the daily life of young people in Nepal. Later, he entered politics and gained strong support from younger voters who wanted change in the country’s leadership.

In the recent parliamentary election, Shah ran as the main candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. The party won a majority of seats in Nepal’s House of Representatives, giving it one of the strongest election results in the country’s history. Results showed the party winning more than 120 of the 165 directly elected seats.

One of the biggest moments of the election came when Shah defeated former prime minister K. P. Sharma Oli in the Jhapa-5 constituency. Shah received more than 68,000 votes, while Oli received less than 19,000 votes. This large gap showed how strongly voters supported the new leader.

Many people see this election as a turning point in Nepal’s politics. For decades, the country has been led by older political figures from traditional parties. However, many citizens, especially young voters, have become frustrated with corruption, slow economic growth, and a lack of opportunities.

This frustration grew even stronger after major protests in 2025. The protest started when the government briefly banned social media. Soon, they turned into a larger movement against corruption and poor leadership. The situation became violent, and dozens of people were killed during this period.

Shah’s popularity increased during this period because many young protesters saw him as a symbol of change. His previous career as a musician also helped him connect with younger generations who felt their voices were not heard by traditional political leaders.

Before entering national politics, Shah served as the mayor of Kathmandu after winning the city election in 2022. As mayor, he gained attention for practical reforms and efforts to improve city management. His leadership style and strong social media presence helped build a large following across the country.

Now, as his party gets ready to form a government, citizens expect major reforms. People hope the new leadership will reduce corruption, create jobs, and improve public services such as health care and education. Political analysts say these goals may be difficult to achieve because Nepal still faces economic challenges and complicated regional relations.

Even with these challenges, the election result clearly shows that public want a new direction for the country. The strong support for Shah and his party reflects a growing demand for new leadership and practical solutions in Nepal’s political system.