Published: Feb 25, 2026, 21:30 IST | Updated: Feb 25, 2026, 21:30 IST
In Nepal’s upcoming elections, popular youth leader Balendra Shah is locked in a high-stakes contest against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The race has attracted national attention, highlighting generational divides and debates over governance, development, and political reforms. Analysts say the outcome could reshape Nepal’s political landscape, signaling shifts in voter preferences and the influence of emerging leaders in the country’s democratic process.