Nepal's TV Host and Ex-Rapper Mayor Form Historic Alliance Ahead of Election After Youth Uprising.
A stunning alliance between Nepal's most prominent politicians, Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah, has been formed ahead of the country's next year election. The two leaders, who hail from different backgrounds, have come together to address the demands of Nepal's youth after a series of deadly protests earlier this year that saw over 77 people killed.
The Rastriya Swatantra party chairperson Lamichhane, 51, will remain at the helm while Shah, the youthful rapper turned Kathmandu mayor, 35, will be the official candidate for prime minister in the March election. This power-packed alliance is seen as a bold move by both parties to reach out to Nepal's increasingly disillusioned youth.
In a statement after signing the deal, Lamichhane emphasized the importance of putting the country's needs above personal ambitions. "Consensus should not be about who seeks leadership but what the country requires," he noted. Shah, known for his charisma and appeal to younger generations, is seen as the perfect candidate to bridge the gap between Nepal's youth and the government.
Lamichhane, a popular television host in Nepal, has been instrumental in building the Rastriya Swatantra party since its inception in 2022. He rose to prominence by tapping into widespread discontent with the country's elderly leadership. Shah, on the other hand, was instrumental in forming the interim government after the ousting of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's government.
The alliance comes at a time when Nepal is grappling with the aftermath of September's deadly anti-corruption protests. The youth-led uprising highlighted widespread frustration over years of economic stagnation and allegations of entrenched corruption. In response, both parties have promised to address the demands of Nepal's younger generation.
A stunning alliance between Nepal's most prominent politicians, Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah, has been formed ahead of the country's next year election. The two leaders, who hail from different backgrounds, have come together to address the demands of Nepal's youth after a series of deadly protests earlier this year that saw over 77 people killed.
The Rastriya Swatantra party chairperson Lamichhane, 51, will remain at the helm while Shah, the youthful rapper turned Kathmandu mayor, 35, will be the official candidate for prime minister in the March election. This power-packed alliance is seen as a bold move by both parties to reach out to Nepal's increasingly disillusioned youth.
In a statement after signing the deal, Lamichhane emphasized the importance of putting the country's needs above personal ambitions. "Consensus should not be about who seeks leadership but what the country requires," he noted. Shah, known for his charisma and appeal to younger generations, is seen as the perfect candidate to bridge the gap between Nepal's youth and the government.
Lamichhane, a popular television host in Nepal, has been instrumental in building the Rastriya Swatantra party since its inception in 2022. He rose to prominence by tapping into widespread discontent with the country's elderly leadership. Shah, on the other hand, was instrumental in forming the interim government after the ousting of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's government.
The alliance comes at a time when Nepal is grappling with the aftermath of September's deadly anti-corruption protests. The youth-led uprising highlighted widespread frustration over years of economic stagnation and allegations of entrenched corruption. In response, both parties have promised to address the demands of Nepal's younger generation.
! Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah are like total opposites but they're coming together for the youth 
. I'm all about it, who wouldn't want a more youthful vibe in gov? 
Shah's charisma is real and he's got the skills to bridge that gap between the gov and the youth 
Lamichhane is just the host with the most but now he's putting country first 
. this is gonna be lit for the elections! March can't come soon enough 
I'm low-key impressed by this alliance tho! Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah might be from different worlds but they seem like they're genuinely trying to listen to each other. It's about time someone in Nepal starts taking the youth seriously 
. The whole 'consensus' thing is a bit cheesy, but I guess when you're trying to unite the country, you gotta make some compromises 
. Shah being the young candidate is a bold move - I hope he can bring that energy to the PM's office and shake things up in Kathmandu 
i think this alliance is kinda interesting, especially since Rabi Lamichhane has been building up the party from scratch 
. It'll be cool to see if Balendra Shah can bring some youth energy to the whole thing 
. But for real tho, 77 people getting killed in protests is wild 
. Nepal needs to do way better than that. I'm kinda curious to see how this new combo of leadership plays out 
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. and ytho say shah is charismatic & all but let's not 4get he's still in his 30s lol 
. nepal needs more than just a rapper mayor or some tv host leader 
. hope this new alliance helps shake things up in nepal's politics 
rabi lamichhane seems like a pretty cool dude, he's all about listening to the people and doing what's best for the country 
balendra shah is pretty charismatic too, i guess he's got that youthful energy thing down 
it'll be interesting to see how this alliance goes in the march election 
. I mean, who would've thought a rapper turned mayor could be the perfect PM candidate? 
. We need more leaders like these two who are willing to listen and make changes 
. Bring it on, March election! 
. What do you guys think? Will this alliance be enough to sway Nepal's youth? 
they both have dif backgrounds but ther makin it work 
i hope dis alliance actually helps them out bc nepal needs somethin change lol 
. Balendra's charisma is no joke tho