Published: Mar 07, 2026, 16:15 IST | Updated: Mar 07, 2026, 16:15 IST
With nearly 70% of votes counted, former rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah and his Rastriya Swatantra Party are heading toward a sweeping victory in Nepal’s first general election since the Gen Z protests. The dramatic surge is shaking traditional parties and is being closely watched by India, which hopes for political stability in the Himalayan nation.