The rise and rise of Balendra Shah: Ex-Kathmandu mayor who backed Gen Z protest
In a field crowded with aspirants for the Prime Minister’s post who are overwhelmingly above 70, the charismatic Shah – popularly known as “Balen” – is half their age, and was a vocal supporter of the Gen Z protests. During the entire campaign period, Shah did not give any long electoral speeches. However, youths and crowds followed him wherever he went.
