RSP sweeps Nepal elections with historic majority, ex-rapper Balen Shah to become PM months after deadly Gen Z protests

Its official. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), formed less than four years ago, has won Nepal’s general elections by a landslide. The party’s candidate, Balendra Shah, a former rapper, is set to become the next prime minister of the Himalayan nation. Shah’s RSP won 182 seats in the 275-member parliament, Nepal’s Election Commission said on…

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India-Nepal Relations: RSP created history in Nepal’s final election results, will Balendra Shah become PM? Experts told how relations will be with India

The final results of the parliamentary elections held in Nepal have come out. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has achieved a clear majority by winning 125 out of 165 seats. This victory is considered to be a big change in the politics of Nepal because for the first time a new party has got such a…

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Nepal election 2026: PM Modi congratulates RSP’s Balendra Shah, vows to deepen bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on Monday with leaders of Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane and rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, to congratulate them on their election victory and reaffirmed India’s commitment to working together for the shared prosperity, development and well-being of both nations. During the phone calls, PM Modi stated he was confident…

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Prachanda-Oli flew in the storm of RSP in Nepal, Balen Shah will take over the throne, what is his thinking about India?

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is all set to form the government in Nepal. Pirti has won Nepal’s general elections with a landslide victory, wiping out established parties in the politically unstable country. According to the Election Commission of Nepal, RSP has already won 119 seats out of 165 which are elected through…

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Nepal election result: Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah ousts KP Oli in his own seat; RSP wins 67 seats

In Nepal’s closely watched general elections, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, who represented the newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), appeared to be heading for a sweeping victory on Saturday, 7 March, according to data from the Election Commission. The RSP has won 67 seats and is leading on 55 seats. The general elections, held on 5…

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Nepal Elections 2026: From monarchy to Gen Z uprising – tracing the Himalayan nation’s try with political turmoil

Nepal Elections 2026: Nepal is set to vote on 5 March in a high-stakes general election taking place six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government. The Himalayan republic will elect a new parliament on Thursday, replacing the interim government that has led the country of 30 million people since the September 2025 uprising…

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