A. Pushpa Kamal Dahal
B. Balendra Shah
C. Sher Bahadur Deuba
D. KP Sharma Oli
In late March 2026, Balendra Shah, popularly referred to as “Balen,” was named Nepal’s new prime minister. After his Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured 182 out of 275 seats in the March 5, 2026, legislative election, he was sworn in on March 27, 2026.
The 35-year-old former Kathmandu mayor is Nepal’s youngest prime minister in many years. Additionally, he is the first member of the Madhesi community—people from the southern plains that border India—to occupy the top executive position in the nation.
Key Points About Nepal’s New Prime Minister:
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Political Background: Leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), a party founded in 2022. He resigned as Mayor of Kathmandu to enter national politics.
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Electoral Victory: Defeated former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Oli’s home constituency of Jhapa by a significant margin.
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Distinctive Profile: A structural engineer and former rap artist who emerged as a prominent voice during the youth-led anti-corruption protests in Nepal in September 2025.