Balen Shah
Balen Shah is a prominent Nepali rapper and politician, known for his impactful lyrics that often address social issues faced by the Nepali people. After being elected as the mayor of Kathmandu, he took a brief hiatus from music but made a comeback with the trending song 'Ma Nepal Hansneko,' which highlights the struggles of ordinary citizens, showcasing a blend of his artistic talents and political voice.
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Balen Shah is currently not interested in formal meetings with foreign officials of lower rank.
র্যাপার প্রধানমন্ত্রীকে নিয়ে কেন অস্বস্তিতে নেপালের জেন–জি সরকার
Bangladesh· 2026-05-31
Balen Shah is leading against K P Sharma Oli by a significant margin in the election.
एमालेको शीर्ष नेतृत्व नै पराजित
Nepal· 2026-03-07
Balen Shah has been actively involved in various social movements and political campaigns in Nepal.
रास्वपा-बालेन-कुलमान एकता संवादका सुरुवातकर्ताको विजयNepal· 2026-03-07
Balen Shah has been put forward as a prime ministerial candidate by the Rastriya Swatantra Party after transitioning from a rapper to a politician.
अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मिडियामा बालेनको बखान - कान्तिपुरNepal· 2026-03-07Balen Shah is a popular rapper who was proposed as a candidate for interim Prime Minister.
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Romania· 2025-09-15
Balen Shah is known for his anti-corruption initiatives and strong presence on social media as the mayor.
নেপালের রাজনৈতিক সংকটে তরুণদের প্রিয় কে এই বালেন শাহBangladesh· 2025-09-10
Balen Shah, Kathmandu’s mayor and a popular rapper, expressed his support for the youth's message.
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India· 2025-09-10
Balen Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu, called on the population to show restraint and be ready to take charge of the country.
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France· 2025-09-10
Balen Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu, urged the youth to remain disciplined and lead the nation.
De ce este Nepalul în flăcări. Revolta generației Z zguduie o clasă politică coruptă. Armata face apel la calm după ce premierul a demisionatRomania· 2025-09-09
Balen Shah, the 35-year-old mayor of Kathmandu, is a rapper who supported the protests.
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Russia· 2025-09-09
Mayor Balen Shah is currently at an impasse regarding the executive meeting for the budget.
बजेट ल्याउने वातावरण बनाउन मेयरज्युलाई भेटेरै आग्रह गरेकी छु : उपमेयर डंगोल - उपत्यकाNepal· 2025-07-07
Balen Shah's supporters are also discussing candidacy for the upcoming election.
रूपन्देही-३ मा स्वतन्त्र उम्मेदवारी दिने व्यवसायी लेखनाथ गैरेको घोषणा- समाचारNepal· 2025-07-06
Balen Shah is involved in a dispute with the chief administrative officer that has caused issues in the municipality.
मेयर बालेन र प्रमुख प्रशासकीय अधिकृतको विवाद : साढे ५ महिनादेखि बस्न सकेन कार्यपालिका बैठक, अब बजेट के हुन्छ ?- समाचारNepal· 2025-06-10
Mayor Balen Shah's verbal directive led to the suspension of Rajunath Pandey.
आज देश-दुनियाँमा के-के भयो ?- समाचारNepal· 2025-06-03
Prime Minister Oli made comments directed at Balen Shah regarding his frequent absence from events.
सरकारले आयोजना गर्ने कार्यक्रममा नआउनेहरूलाई रेकर्ड हेरेर आगामी कार्यक्रमदेखि नबोलाउनू : प्रधानमन्त्री ओली- समाचारNepal· 2025-05-19
Balen Shah has accused of policy corruption in the construction of the Kathmandu Tower.
काठमाडौं टावर निर्माणमा नीतिगत भ्रष्टाचार भएको बालेनको आरोप- समाचारNepal· 2025-04-24Balen Shah, the mayor, openly praised the peaceful protests of the teachers.
शान्तिपूर्ण आन्दोलनको आवाज नसुन्ने सरकार- विविधाNepal· 2025-04-15Balen Shah is the mayor involved in discussions about corruption and administrative issues in Kathmandu.
मेयर शाहको सचिवालय भन्छ : भ्रष्टाचारमा संलग्न व्यक्तिलाई बचाउन दुई तिहाईको सरकार लाग्नुपर्ने ?- कुराकानीNepal· 2025-04-03
Balen Shah, the mayor, deployed the city police to assist Guragai.
काठमाडौं महानगरका प्रमुख प्रशासकीय अधिकृत गुरागाईंले गरे हाजिर, अब कर्मचारीले पाउने भए तलब - उपत्यकाNepal· 2025-04-03
Balen Shah is noted as a mayor in Kathmandu who represents a new political trend.
लोकप्रियतावाद र उग्रराष्ट्रवादको लहरमा उदार लोकतन्त्रको भविष्य - विचारNepal· 2025-02-21
Balen Shah is supported by the Hajma group.
बेचिएका सपनाहरूको परिणति- विचार - कान्तिपुर समाचारNepal· 2025-02-19
Balen Shah is a mayor who has challenged larger political parties in Kathmandu.
नेपाली युवाका सपना र सम्भावना- वार्षिकोत्सव विशेषांकNepal· 2025-02-19
Balen is trying to win the hearts of the people of Kathmandu by improving public services like toilets.
दरबारमार्ग चम्काउने कि शौचालय बनाउने ?- सम्पादकलाई चिठीNepal· 2025-02-18
Balen Shah, a rapper and politician, has made a comeback with his song 'Ma Nepal Haanseko' after being elected as mayor.
बालेनको गीत : हाँसो खोज्नेहरूको आँखामा आँसु- मनोरञ्जनNepal· 2025-02-14
