Nepal’s early vote count puts ex-rapper’s party ahead
- Posted on March 6, 2026
- By CNN
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Nepal’s early vote count puts ex-rapper’s party ahead

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s party gained leads in early counting in Nepal’s general election, far outpacing his other rivals, including the country’s former prime minister who was forced to resign after a historic youth-led uprising last year.