Rapper Raj Balen Shah took oath as Prime Minister in Nepal, created history by becoming the youngest PM of the Himalayan country.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today a new and historic chapter has been added to the politics of neighboring country Nepal. Kathmandu’s popular mayor and famous rapper Balen Shah has been sworn in as the youngest Prime Minister of Nepal. Challenging the dominance of old political faces and traditional parties, this coronation of Balen Shah has attracted the attention of the whole world. His journey, which started from the streets of Kathmandu, has now reached the highest pinnacle of power in the country. Now the people of Nepal have great expectations from Balen, who is very popular among the youth, to change the ‘system’. From rap tune to the seat of power: A unique journey Balen Shah becoming the Prime Minister is one of the most shocking events in the political history of Nepal. Balen, who made his mark as a structural engineer and musician, had earlier surprised everyone by winning the post of Mayor of Kathmandu as an independent candidate. The campaign he launched against corruption and administrative reforms is the result of the fact that today he is leading the country. During the swearing-in ceremony, a huge crowd of supporters gathered on the streets of Kathmandu, which echoed with the slogans of ‘Balen-Balen’. Balancing between youthful enthusiasm and old challenges, Balen Shah, standing near the age of 30, has a mountain of challenges in front of him. Nepal’s staggering economy, unemployment and maintaining diplomatic balance with India-China will be his biggest litmus test. Immediately after taking oath, Balen indicated that his priority is transparent governance and bringing revolutionary changes in the field of education and health. He clarified that he is not a slave to any ideology but believes in ‘politics of work’. What will be the impact on India-Nepal relations? India is also watching Balen Shah’s coronation with great attention. Only time will tell which direction Balen will be inclined as a young and independent thinking leader. However, experts believe that Balen Shah is a supporter of pragmatic politics, hence he will try to further strengthen the father-son relationship with India. Indian youth on social media have also congratulated Balen Shah and described it as ‘the beginning of a new era’.