M.Tech. in Structural Engineering
Institution
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Country
India
Profile with linked sources
Rastriya Swatantra Party
Jhapa-5
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Nepse Bajar candidate profileDirect seat
Elected
Cabinet minister
Balendra Shah
Rastriya Swatantra Party•Jhapa-5•Prime Minister of Nepal•Updated Apr 3, 2026, 10:30 PM
Also known as
Balen ShahBalen
Summary
Balendra Shah is a Nepalese politician and House of Representatives member for Rastriya Swatantra Party, elected from Jhapa-5 in Nepal's 2026 general election. Balendra Shah is a Nepalese politician, structural engineer, rapper, and former mayor of Kathmandu.
Ministerial appointment
Prime Minister of Nepal
Appointed on
March 27, 2026
Ministry portfolio
Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers; Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Home Affairs
Constituency
Jhapa-5
District
Jhapa
Votes
68,348
Vote share
66.8%
Source records
11
Profile overview
Background and experience
Education history
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
Additional public details
Mayor, Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Profile overview
Related news
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Khabarhub English
Read articlePublished May 6, 2026, 1:25 PM
Govt scraps 12 civil service, health trade unions
KATHMANDU: The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has scrapped 12 national-level trade unions representing civil servants and health workers, citing their alleged political affiliations. The decision was taken by the Department of Labour and Occup… KATHMANDU: The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has scrapped 12 national-level trade unions representing civil servants and health workers, citi…
Khabarhub English
Read articlePublished May 6, 2026, 12:15 PM
Gagan Thapa cautions PM Balen Shah, says majority does not mean unchecked power
KATHMANDU: Gagan Thapa has cautioned Prime Minister Balen Shah against exercising unchecked authority, saying that having a parliamentary majority does not mean anything can be done.
Onlinekhabar English
Read articleUpdated May 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
Dr Agrawal appointed health advisor to PM Shah
The government has appointed senior doctor and medical professor Prof Dr Jagadish Prasad Agrawal as health advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Kathmandu, May 6 The government has appointed senior doctor and medical professor Prof Dr Jagadish Prasad Agrawal as health advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah. A cabinet meeting held on Tuesday decided in this regard.
Onlinekhabar English
Read articleUpdated May 6, 2026, 9:08 AM
Prime Minister's Office all set to end dual vehicle facilities to former VIPs
The government has emerged tough against the trend of enjoying dual facilities from the state coffers. Kathmandu, May 6 The government has emerged tough against the trend of enjoying dual facilities from the state coffers.
Onlinekhabar English
Read articleUpdated May 6, 2026, 5:12 AM
The decade of diplomatic notes has not brought Nepal and India any closer to dialogue - OnlineKhabar English
The government led by then-Prime Minister Sushil Koirala sent diplomatic notes to both India and China on the matter. India offered no written response. During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to China in 2015, an agreement was reached to open a trade route through Lipulekh Pass. Nepal, however, viewed this agreement as an unauthorised deal over its own territory.
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Sources
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Wikipedia profile (Nepali)
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Wikipedia profile (English)
Wikipedia
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Election Commission of Nepal candidate result record
Election Commission of Nepal
Updated Mar 23, 2026, 8:26 AM
Nepse Bajar candidate profile
Nepse Bajar
Updated Mar 23, 2026, 8:26 AM
Election candidate page for Balendra Shah
NepseBajar Election
Updated Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Official website branded as Balen
Balen for Mayor
Updated Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Balen Shah
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Mayor Balen attending the Cannes Film Festival
Onlinekhabar English
Updated Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Balen Shah - Wikipedia
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