KP Sharma Oli

Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned amid scrutiny over his wealth disclosures and alleged business links with a businessman under money-laundering investigation. This marks the second ministerial setback for PM Balendra Shah's anti-corruption government within weeks, highlighting early challenges to its clean governance agenda.

In a day of dramatic developments, PM Balendra Shah took charge of the home ministry after Sudan Gurung’s exit, just 26 days after his anti-corruption govt took office.

Former Nepal Prime Minister kp sharma oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested in a culpable homicide case linked to the September Gen Z protests. Police acted on a commission's report recommending charges for criminal negligence, which resulted in 77 deaths and significant property damage. The arrests follow the swearing-in of new Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

Police detained Oli from his residence in Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, and picked up Lekhak separately. Scores of policemen were deployed outside Oli’s residence after Shah’s first Cabinet meeting decided to act on the panel’s recommendations. On the new administration’s first major act in office, home minister Sudan Gurung said, “Promise is promise. No one is above law. Former PM Oli and former HM Lekhak are taken under control. It’s just the beginning of justice.”

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, 35, is set to become Nepal's Prime Minister, a dramatic rise for the former Kathmandu mayor known for his clashes with the federal government. His confrontational style, including a threat to burn down Singha Durbar, propelled him to national fame.

India and China border trade via Lipulekh Pass will resume in June after a six-year hiatus, following a COVID-19 suspension. This reopening, despite ongoing territorial disputes with Nepal, is expected to boost local trade significantly. Improved road connectivity promises reduced travel times and costs for traders and pilgrims.

Nepal’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic transformation, as newly elected youth leader Balendra “Balen” Shah unseated veteran politician and former Prime Minister kp sharma oli from his parliamentary stronghold. A structural engineer by profession who first rose to prominence as the mayor of Kathmandu, Shah has now made history four years later by becoming the youngest person ever to claim Nepal’s Prime Ministership.

Nepal's Gen-Z uprising has yielded early results in parliamentary polls, with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) making significant inroads. The RSP has secured key seats in Kathmandu and is leading in over 110 constituencies nationwide. Notably, RSP leader Balendra Shah is ahead of former PM kp sharma oli in Jhapa-5.

Former PM kp sharma oli, who once gifted Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah a tabla, congratulated him on his recent electoral victory. Their relationship, initially cordial, soured significantly, culminating in a bitter election contest where Shah defeated Oli by a wide margin, highlighting a stark political shift.

Former Kathmandu mayor and rapper Balendra Shah, known as Balen, is challenging ex-PM kp sharma oli in Nepal's parliamentary elections. Balen, who gained prominence through his protest songs and online following, is running on the Rastriya Swatantra Party ticket. His campaign resonates with young voters frustrated by corruption and political stagnation.

Nepal is holding crucial parliamentary elections following a youth-led uprising that ousted the previous government. Millions are voting in a bid to combat corruption and unemployment, with a new generation of leaders challenging established parties. The outcome could significantly reshape the Himalayan nation's political future, with coalition governments expected.

Nepal is at a critical juncture as nearly 19 million voters elect a new House of Representatives. This election is significantly influenced by a youth-led uprising that challenged the political establishment, fueled by resentment over unemployment and perceived elite excess. The vote reflects a generational demand for accountability and change.

kp sharma oli, who took charge as Nepal's prime minister in February for the second time, said the Prime Minister's Office will be made paperless within six months.

Nepal's upcoming election sees a generational clash as Gen Z voters challenge traditional leadership. Despite facing constitutional crises and internal party dissent, veteran politician kp sharma oli, a former dissident who spent years in prison, remains a formidable force. He is now seeking re-election from his long-held constituency, facing a direct challenge from a younger contender.

Nepal's Gen Z voters turned out in large numbers for snap parliamentary elections, a significant development following September protests that reshaped the country's politics. Despite logistical challenges in the mountainous nation, preliminary turnout exceeded 60%, with young activists viewing election day as the next phase of their movement for change and accountability.

CPN-UML chairman kp sharma oli was on Sunday elected as the new PM of Nepal defeating incumbent Sushil Koirala. Until CPN came to power, Nepal, mostly ruled by the NCP was closer to India. According to Chinese media, Oli is "pro-China" and is "expected to keep closer ties" with the Communist nation.

Nepal's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped as the Rastriya Swatantra Party, spearheaded by Balen Shah, achieved a stunning victory in the parliamentary elections. This generational shift has seen veteran leaders facing significant defeats, with the urban electorate overwhelmingly backing the new force. The results signal a powerful rejection of the old political order.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated kp sharma oli on being sworn in as Nepal's prime minister, officials said here. The Prime Minister spoke with his Nepalese counterpart and congratulated him on assuming office, they said.

Nepal's interim government has recommended travel restrictions for former Prime Minister kp sharma oli and several ex-officials. An investigation into the 'Gen Z' protests, which caused 72 deaths and led to Oli's government fall, suggested a foreign travel ban and Kathmandu Valley exit restrictions for him. The Gen Z group also demands Oli's arrest over 19 fatalities during the demonstrations.

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe is scheduled to visit Nepal on Sunday during which he is expected to meet Prime Minister kp sharma oli and Army Chief General Purna Chandra Thapa, confirmed Nepal's Foreign Ministry.