Nepal Election Alliance Shakes Up For March Vote
December 29, 2025
2:32 am
Two of Nepal’s most popular anti establishment figures have joined forces ahead of the country’s March 5 parliamentary elections, setting up a direct challenge to the traditional parties that have dominated politics in the Himalayan nation for more than three decades.
Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, has formally aligned with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, or RSP, led by former television host Rabi Lamichhane, according to party officials. The alliance brings together two leaders who gained national followings through youth driven protest movements and anti corruption campaigns, reshaping an already volatile election landscape.
The deal gives the …
