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Balendra Shah

Prime Minister of Nepal

Rastriya Swatantra Party · Jhapa-5

Balendra Shah
Profile with sourcesSources checked Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM

Balendra Shah represents Jhapa-5 in the House of Representatives for Rastriya Swatantra Party, after winning the seat in Nepal's 2026 general election. Balendra Shah is a Nepalese politician, structural engineer, rapper, and former mayor of Kathmandu.

Also known as: Balen Shah · Balen

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Seat summary

Party
Rastriya Swatantra Party
Seat type
Direct seat
Constituency
Jhapa-5
Province
Koshi
District
Jhapa
Status
Elected
Role
Prime Minister of Nepal
Appointed on
March 27, 2026
Ministry portfolio
Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers; Ministry of Defence
Votes
68,348
Vote share
66.8%
Constituency total votes
102,338

News mentions

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Khabarhub English

Special Constitution Day ceremony held at President’s Office

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KATHMANDU: A special ceremony was held at the President’s Office on Saturday to mark Constitution Day (National Day) 2083. President Ram Chandra Paudel, Vice President Ramsahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, former prim… KATHMANDU: A special ceremony was held at the President’s Office on Saturday to mark Constitution Day (National Day) 2083.

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Govt fully committed to letter and spirit of Constitution: Prime Minister Balen Shah

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KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah (Balen) has said that the government is fully committed to both the letter and spirit of the Constitution. Speaking at a programme organized here today on the occasion of Constitution Day, Prime Minister Shah said… KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah (Balen) has said that the government is fully committed to both the letter and spirit of the Constitution.

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PM Shah urges Gen Z lawmakers to create jobs and lead by example

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Prime Minister Balen Shah has held discussions with lawmakers from the Gen Z age group, urging them to lead by example and create employment opportunities in Kathmandu, September 18 Prime Minister Balen Shah has held discussions with lawmakers from the Gen Z age group, urging them to lead by example and create employment opportunities in Nepal for their generation through innovative thinking.

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Cabinet meeting taking place today

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KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah has summoned a meeting of the Council of Ministers for 3 pm today. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the meeting will be held at Singha Durbar and will focus on current affairs… KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah has summoned a meeting of the Council of Ministers for 3 pm today.

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PM Balen Shah begins interaction with Gen Z lawmakers

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Prime Minister Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ has begun an interaction with lawmakers from the Gen Z age group. Kathmandu, September 18 Prime Minister Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ has begun an interaction with lawmakers from the Gen Z age group. The interaction is being held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singha Durbar.

Background and experience

Education history

M.Tech. in Structural Engineering

Institution
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Country
India

B.E. in Civil Engineering

Institution
Himalayan WhiteHouse International College
Country
Nepal

Ph.D. studies in Civil Engineering

Institution
Kathmandu University
Country
Nepal

10+2

Institution
V.S. Niketan Higher Secondary School
Country
Nepal

School leaving certificate

Institution
Alliance Academy
Country
Nepal

Professional history

rapper

structural engineer

Other details

Mayor, Kathmandu Metropolitan City

Personal details

Seat details come from official records. Background, affiliations, links, and cabinet roles may also use Federal Parliament pages, cabinet listings, and other public sources. Some English summaries are translated from the Nepali source linked on the page.

Age
36
Gender
Male
Date of birth (B.S.)
2046-10-25
Residence
Kathmandu Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Citizenship district
Kathmandu

Sources

Sources checked Jul 13, 2026, 5:52 AM