"म नेपाल हाँसेको हेर्न चाहन्छु"
— Balen
परिवर्तनको घण्टी बजाऔं !
Balen
Rastriya Swatantra Party
BalenForNepal
Balendra Shah (Balen) !!!
Profession: Structural Engineer, Rapper, Politician Education:
BE in Civil Engineering – Himalayan Whitehouse International College
MTech in Structural Engineering – Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), India
PhD (ongoing) – Kathmandu University
Research Topic: Conservation of Newa Heritage Structures to promote tourism and economy
Music Career:
Active in Nepali hip-hop (Nephop) since 2012
Genres: Hip hop, Political hip-hop
Known for socially and politically conscious rap
Rose to prominence through Raw Barz battle rap series
Major Initiatives as Mayor:
Introduced live telecast of Kathmandu municipal council meetings
Focus on solid waste management
Road traffic control and urban discipline
Demolition of illegally built structures
Uncovering and conservation of Tukucha River
Launched “Textbook-Free Friday” program in community schools
Current Position:
15th Mayor of Kathmandu
Assumed office: 30 May 2022
Deputy Mayor: Sunita Dangol
Political Affiliation:
Independent (elected in 2022)
Joined Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in late 2025
Election Result (2022 Kathmandu Mayoral Election):
Votes received: 61,767
Vote share: 38.6%
First independent candidate to win Kathmandu mayoral election
Personal Life:
Date of Birth: 27 April 1990
Age: 35 (as of 2025)
Place of Birth: Kathmandu, Nepal
Spouse: Sabina Kafle (Public Health Professional)
Residence: Tinkune, Kathmandu
Awards and Recognition:
Significance:
Represents anti-establishment and youth-driven politics in Nepal
One of the most influential and controversial mayors in Kathmandu’s history
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Disclaimer:
यो वेबसाइट स्वतन्त्र नागरिक अभिव्यक्तिका लागि तयार गरिएको हो। यो कुनै राजनीतिक दल वा उम्मेदवारको आधिकारिक अभियानसँग सम्बन्धित छैन। यहाँबाट कुनै पनि आर्थिक योगदान वा चन्दा संकलन गरिँदैन। सामग्री व्यक्तिगत र सांकेतिक प्रयोजनका लागि मात्र हो।
यो वेबसाइट स्वतन्त्र नागरिक अभिव्यक्तिका लागि तयार गरिएको हो। यो कुनै राजनीतिक दल वा उम्मेदवारको आधिकारिक अभियानसँग सम्बन्धित छैन। यहाँबाट कुनै पनि आर्थिक योगदान वा चन्दा संकलन गरिँदैन। सामग्री व्यक्तिगत र सांकेतिक प्रयोजनका लागि मात्र हो।