Popular Nepali rapper Balendra Shah, known as Balen, has transitioned into politics and won the post of mayor of Kathmandu as an independent candidate. He has gained a following among young Nepalis for his bold and confrontational style. Balen is now positioning himself as a potential future prime minister of Nepal, despite facing challenges in the upcoming parliamentary elections. His social media presence and appeal to the youth demographic have made him a significant figure in Nepali politics.
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