Balendra Shah’s rise to become Nepal’s prime minister followed the political upheaval of the 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests, which led to the collapse of the existing government. The unrest weakened traditional parties and created an opening for new leadership. Shah’s popularity, reformist image, and alignment with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) contributed to the party’s landslide electoral victory in March 2026.
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