Nepal's Emerging Parties Form Alliance, Naming Balen Shah as PM Candidate for 2026 Polls
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Nepal's Emerging Parties Form Alliance, Naming Balen Shah as PM Candidate for 2026 Polls

Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, Rastriya Swotantra Party (RSP) chair Ravi Lamichhane, and Minister Kulman Ghising have agreed to form an alliance for Nepal's upcoming general elections. Contesting under the RSP banner, they aim to challenge traditional parties by focusing on anti-corruption, good governance, and meritocracy. This coalition, supported by emerging parties and Gen Z voters, positions Shah as the prime ministerial candidate and Ghising as Vice President of the RSP, signaling a potential shift in Nepal's political landscape.

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