Balendra Shah attracts large crowds in Chitwan ahead of Nepal's election

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Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is drawing massive crowds ahead of Nepal's election, with supporters viewing him as a front-runner. Thousands gathered in Chitwan to see Shah, who rose to prominence after winning Kathmandu's mayoral race in 2022 and becoming a voice for youth discontent. Nepal's election on Thursday follows a youth-led uprising, with Shah's National Independent Party challenging established parties and appealing to voters seeking change.


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