Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party Wins Majority, Balendra Shah to Lead New Government

Nepal's recent parliamentary elections marked a significant political shift as the centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), founded in 2022, won a commanding majority with around 175-182 seats, ending coalition governments. The party's leader, 35-year-old Balendra Shah, is set to become prime minister amid high public expectations. The new government faces challenges including economic stagnation, corruption, unemployment, and the need to establish stable governance. Historical political instability and recent protests have shaped this transition, with calls for Nepal to revert to its old map and assurances given to India regarding territorial use.