Balendra Shah paving his way to March 5 election
Summary
Balendra Shah, Kathmandu's mayor, is preparing to enter the March 5 national elections after a period of low public engagement, holding significant meetings with political leaders and Gen Z representatives indicating his intent to unite alternative political forces.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah, elected as Kathmandu mayor in 2022, is preparing to enter the national elections scheduled for March 5.
- He held key meetings with former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai, leaders from Nepali Congress, Rastriya Swatantra Party, and others to discuss political alliances.
- Shah is seen as a major figure of the Gen Z movement that influenced the September 2022 protests and is urged to take an active political role.
- Focused on uniting new and alternative political forces, Shah plans to contest under the Desh Bikash Party banner and aims to maintain commitment to the constitution and federal democratic system.
