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Nepal's new prime minister Balendra Shah faces high expectations

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Balendra Shah won decisively in Nepal's recent prime ministerial election, bringing significant expectations for his leadership. His electoral victory carries substantial pressure to address the nation's pressing challenges.

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Commentary: Nepal’s next prime minister won big – it comes with bigger expectations
Balendra Shah swept Nepal’s post-uprising election as the outsider. Governing is an entirely different challenge, says Rishi Gupta from the Asia Society Policy Institute.
CNA LatestMarch 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC

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Commentary: Nepal’s next prime minister won big – it comes with bigger expectations