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Who's the rapper trying to be Nepal's next leader?
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March 4, 2026
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1:39Now PlayingMillions of Nepalis head to the polls Thursday in a vote that could upend the country’s political order. Leading the race is Balendra Shah, better known as Balen—a rapper-turned-politician who has become an unlikely national force. He’s drawing strong support from young voters who see the old system as broken and in need of change. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports. #CNN #News #Nepal
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