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Explainer 508: How did rapper Balen become prime minister of Nepal?

Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk by Winkontent Ltd. 759286

Mar 11, 20266:39News & Politics

Rapper turned politician Balendrah Shah was elected Nepal's prime minister this week. Andrew Mueller traces his political ascent, fuelled by last year's Gen-Z protests.

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Explainer 508: How did rapper Balen become prime minister of Nepal? is an episode from Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk by Winkontent Ltd. 759286. Rapper turned politician Balendrah Shah was elected Nepal's prime minister this week. Andrew Muel...

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