Balen Shah, former rapper and mayor, vying for PM, launches campaign in Kathmandu as election draws close
Summary
Former rapper and mayor Balendra Shah has launched a Kathmandu campaign as he vies for Prime Minister position in the March 5 election, contesting from Jhapa against ex-PM KP Sharma Oli.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah, former rapper and Kathmandu mayor, launched his election campaign for Prime Minister from Jhapa constituency.
- He represents the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and was confirmed as the party's Prime Ministerial candidate in a deal with party leader Rabi Lamichhane.
- The election will take place on March 5, with the campaigning period closing just before polling day.
- Shah's campaign emphasizes fulfilling promises and institutionalizing agendas from the September Gen-Z movement.
