Nepal’s Gen-Z Revolution: Youth Protestors Elect Rapper as New Prime Minister
Nepal’s political landscape has been dramatically reshaped by a stunning election result, with a newly formed party led by 35-year-old Balendra Shah sweeping to power after months of youth-led protests. Frustration over corruption, economic stagnation and entrenched political elites has fueled what some are calling a generational political reset. But can a young, inexperienced leadership deliver lasting change in a country marked by decades of instability? And how will Nepal navigate its strategic position between China and India as old political divisions fade? In this episode, we examine the forces behind Nepal’s political upheaval, the challenges facing its new government, and what this Gen Z-driven shift could mean for regional dynamics and democratic politics more broadly. *Recorded on March 26, 2026 at 2pm Taiwan Standard Time Host: Wen-Ti Sung Producer: Tina Hsu Our guests: Devendra Kumar - Shiv Nadar University Centre of Excellence for Himalayan Studies Associate Fellow Mukesh Kaushik - Dainik Bhaskar Deputy Editor
