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Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, is the mayor of Kathmandu and a rising political figure in Nepal. Originally recognised as a rapper and engineer, he entered politics as an independent and won the mayorship in 2022, defying the dominance of established parties. New Delhi: As Nepal undergoes a generational shift, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation on Tuesday afternoon has highlighted a turning point. The country’s Gen Z is increasingly looking past traditional parties and figures, searching instead for leaders who reflect their aspirations and frustrations. At the centre of this shift stands an unexpected figure, Balendra Shah, better…

Angry youths participating in the protest have also targeted the Singha Durbar complex, the Parliament building, and the private residences of senior political leaders, engaging in arson and vandalism. Kathmandu: In an unprecedented escalation of anti-government protests in Nepal, former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, Arju Rana Deuba, the country's Foreign Minister, were assaulted by enraged demonstrators amid a violent Gen-Z-led uprising across the capital. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, as political turmoil deepened following the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. Assault on Deuba and Wife at home In a…

Nepal Gen Z protest: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel beaten up by protesters New Delhi: Nepal’s Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was beaten up by demonstrators during violent anti-government protests in Nepal. The attack occurred as thousands of Gen Z protesters clashed with security forces across the capital, Kathmandu, and other cities.  PM KP Sharma Oli resigns amid growing unrest  In the face of mounting pressure, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned from his position, just hours after protesters stormed his office, chanting anti-government slogans. The resignation follows several days of violent clashes between demonstrators and police, which have left…