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PM Modi Congratulates Nepal's New Government, Balen Shah Set as PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nepal on its successful and peaceful elections, reaffirming India's commitment as a close neighbor. Former rapper and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra "Balen" Shah won a key parliamentary seat, defeating former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party swept the elections, securing a comfortable majority in the House of Representatives. With this victory, Balen Shah is confirmed to become Nepal's next Prime Minister.

Key Points: Modi Greets Nepal's New Govt, Balen Shah Wins Election

  • Modi extends cooperation to Nepal's new government
  • Balen Shah wins parliamentary election from Jhapa-5
  • Shah defeats former PM KP Sharma Oli
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party secures majority in parliament
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PM Modi congratulates new Nepal govt, assures of cooperation

PM Modi congratulates Nepal on peaceful elections. Rapper-turned-Mayor Balen Shah wins PM race, defeating former PM KP Sharma Oli.

"As a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people of Nepal - Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, March 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to Nepal's newly elected government as the Himalayan nation seeks to rebuild itself after massive GenZ protests.

PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to work with Nepal in establishing peace.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I warmly congratulate the people and Government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections. It is heartening to see my Nepali sisters and brothers exercise their democratic rights so vibrantly. This historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepal's democratic journey. As a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people of Nepal and their new Government to scale new heights of shared peace, progress and prosperity."

Former Rapper and Mayor of Kathmandu Balendra Shah (Balen) has won the parliamentary election from Jhapa-5, defeating his arch rival, former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the Election Commission announced.

With this, Balen has confirmed his Prime Ministership as he makes his way to the lower house of the parliament.

As per the Election Commission, Balen secured 68,348 votes while former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli trailed behind with 18,734 votes.

With this win, the Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set to become the next Prime Minister as the party has swept the election, securing a comfortable majority.

As per the results of the Election Commission, the RSP, formed about four years ago, has won 59 seats under the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) category while maintaining a lead in 62 constituencies. The RSP is on course to secure an outright majority. Party leaders have repeatedly reassured the public that there is no internal dispute over the premiership.

First-ranking vice-chairperson DP Aryal said the party's top leaders, including Rabi Lamichhane and Balen Shah, were the reason voters supported the party, and the parliamentary leader and future Prime Minister will be Balen Shah.

The combined tally of direct and proportional seats exceeds the 138-seat majority threshold in the 275-member House of Representatives.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see a former rapper and mayor become PM! Shows how democracy can bring fresh faces to power. Hope this brings the change the Nepali youth were protesting for. India's support is important, but it must be respectful of their sovereignty.
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Vikram M
The landslide victory is quite something. Defeating a former PM by such a huge margin shows a massive mandate for change. As an Indian, I hope our government engages pragmatically. The "close friend" sentiment is good, but actions on ground like easing trade and connectivity matter more.
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Priya S
Jai Nepal! It's heartening to see a peaceful transition. Many families in North India have relatives in Nepal. A stable and prosperous Nepal is directly good for our border states like UP and Bihar. Let's hope the new PM focuses on development and not on anti-India rhetoric for political gains.
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Rohit P
While the congratulations are standard diplomacy, I sincerely hope our foreign policy moves beyond just statements. We need to fix the issues on the ground - the border blockade memories are still fresh for many Nepalis. Time for a reset based on mutual respect.
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Kavya N
Balen Shah's journey from rapper to PM is like a movie script! 😄 It shows the power of the youth vote. Hope he delivers. From an Indian perspective, cooperation in hydropower and tourism can be a game-changer for both economies. The potential is huge.

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