Who is Balendra Shah: All you need to know about former rapper who Gen Z wants to be Nepal’s next Prime Minister

Following political unrest and the resignation of Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, a wave of Gen Z support is building for Kathmandu’s current mayor, Balendra Shah, as a potential successor. Shah, known as Balen, is a former civil engineer and rapper who gained popularity for addressing inequality and corruption through his music.