Nepal’s gen-Z election: can popular former rapper Balen topple a veteran political heavyweight?
A political contest is unfolding in Damak, Nepal, between veteran politician KP Sharma Oli and rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah. Balen, who previously won the Kathmandu mayor election, emerged as a unifying figure among Nepali youth after a protest against corruption and a social media ban. This election is seen as a test of whether the youth's demands can translate into sustained political change, challenging the established political system.
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