In Pictures: Balen and Rabi Lamichhane at RSP Central Office
Summary
Former Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah resigned to contest the March 5 House of Representatives election and was appointed senior leader and prime ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Key Points
- Balen Shah resigned as mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City on January 18, 2026.
- He plans to contest the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026.
- Balen Shah was appointed a senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
- RSP has officially projected Balen Shah as its prime ministerial candidate.