Who Is Balendra Shah, the Rapper Set to Be Nepal’s Next Prime Minister?
The New York Times • 2/25/2026 – 3/10/2026
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- 2026-02-25
- 2026-03-06
- 2026-03-07
- 2026-03-08
- 2026-03-10Who Is Balendra Shah, the Rapper Set to Be Nepal’s Next Prime Minister? (current)
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Consensus: Strong consensus: 9 independent sources
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
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