Balendra Shah: Nepal's New PM

0:00It's March 27th. From global headlines to breaking updates, this is Global News Today, powered by AI. Belindra Shah, the 35-year-old rapper-turned politician, took the oath as Nepal's new prime minister on Friday, March 27th. His three-year-old Rastria, Swadantra Party, grabbed 182 seats in the 275-member parliament after the march. Fifth election, giving him a clear path to lead the Himalayan nation. This came right after last fall's youth-led anti-corruption protest that killed 76 people. Shah, who once served as mayor of Kamandu, stands out as the youngest leader in decades and the first from the Madhisi group in the Southern Plains. Bordering India, Nepal's people have dealt with endless instability, with 32 governments since 1990, and none lasting a full five-year term. In a country of 30 million, one-fifth live in poverty, and roughly 1,500 head of broad daily chasing jobs, amid widespread, corruption.

1:02Now Shah must deliver quick wins on stability and employment. Experts point to his early hurdles, like rolling out clear services starting Sunday and acting on a probe into the protest crackdown, which urges charges against those involved, including ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli. His strong majority overshadows rivals, like Napoli Congress, with just 38 seats, setting the stage for real change if he navigates them. Pressures ahead.