Nepal Protest: From rapper to mayor; Who is Balendra Shah, the possible next PM?

Balendra Shah was born in Kathmandu in the year 1990. Before joining politics, he was popular as a rapper and songwriter. Through his songs, he raised corruption, inequality and social issues in Nepal.

Kathmandu: After the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Nepal, political turmoil has intensified. The massive demonstrations of Gen-Z across the country not only forced the government to bow down but also forced many leaders to resign. At such a time, the name of Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen Shah) is prominently coming out among the contenders for the next Prime Minister of Nepal. A large number of youth on social media are considering him as their leader and supporting him for the post of PM.

Who Is Balendra Shah?

Balendra Shah was born in Kathmandu in the year 1990. Before joining politics, he was popular as a rapper and songwriter. Through his songs, he raised corruption, inequality and social issues in Nepal. This is the reason why he quickly became a big face among the youth. He has more than 2 million followers on Facebook.

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In the year 2022, Balen Shah contested the Kathmandu mayor election as an independent candidate and registered a historic victory by more than 61 thousand votes. After this he also became famous in national politics. Talking about his personal life, he is married to Sabina Kafle.

Education Background

Before becoming active in politics, Balendra Shah has also been a qualified engineer. His early education was from Kathmandu. After 12th, he completed BTech in Civil Engineering. After this he turned to India for higher education.

Balendra Shah obtained an MTech degree in Structural Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka. After completing his engineering studies, he returned to Nepal and started raising social issues through his songs and campaigns. This background makes him a popular face among the public.

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Gen-Z Support And Political Future

After the recent demonstrations in Nepal, Gen-Z is openly calling Balen Shah the next Prime Minister of the country on social media. On the same platform on which the government has banned, Balendra Shah is trending as the favorite leader of the youth. It is believed that if the current political crisis continues for long, then his name can be included among the serious contenders.

The journey from the Mayor of Kathmandu to a potential candidate for the post of Prime Minister shows the popularity of Balendra Shah and his penetration among the youth. Engineering studies and connection with society through art have given him the identity that can play a decisive role in the politics of Nepal today.