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Balendra Shah.
Nepalese rapper and politician; Prime Minister of Nepal since 2026
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Nepal PM tells UN Himalayan floods are warning to the world
Nepal PM Balendra Shah told the UN on Sept. 24, 2026 that floods from a Langtang Lirung collapse killing over 1,400 “was not just a local tragedy. It was a warning to the world.”
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About Balendra Shah
Balendra Shah is a Nepali politician, structural engineer, and rapper who has served as the prime minister of Nepal since 2026. At age 36, he is the world's youngest serving state leader. He assumed office following his party's landslide victory in the 2026 general election. Shah is the member of parliament for Jhapa 5 and was the mayor of Kathmandu from 2022 to 2026, the first independent politician to hold that office.
Everything about Balendra Shah →- Occupation
- rapper, politician, structural engineer
- Position held
- Mayor of Kathmandu, Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal, Prime Minister of Nepal
- Citizenship
- Nepal
- Born
- April 27, 1990
- Website
- https://balenformayor.com