RSP's Balendra Shah defeats Oli in Nepal landslide
Rastriya Swatantra Party's Balendra Shah won his parliamentary constituency in Nepal, defeating veteran leader KP Sharma Oli by a three-to-one margin. The 35-year-old former mayor is now a first-time lawmaker in a dramatic political shift. His party is projected to secure a majority in the 275-member House of Representatives, reflecting widespread voter frustration with established parties after deadly September 2025 protests over corruption and economic issues. Analysts call this a 'people's revolt' against decades of poor governance. Will this landslide signal a permanent shift away from traditional parties in Nepali politics?