Independent politicians in Nepal

president of Nepal

Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, is a Nepalese politician, structural engineer, and rapper who has been serving as the Prime Minister of Nepal since 2026. He assumed the office following his party's landslide victory in the 2026 general election. At age 35, he is the world's youngest serving state leader. He previously served as the 15th Mayor of Kathmandu from 2022 to 2026, the first independent candidate to hold the position.