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Balendra Shah

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Former mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and prime ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.

Notable Quotes

"I would be the candidate for all of Nepal."
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"The RSP's bell 'is ringing right across Nepal, from cities to the [most remote] districts in the mountains and plains.'"
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"Undivided Nepali, this time history is being made."
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"Nepal är inte rädda den här gången, hjärtat är fullt av rött blod ... Skratt och glädje ska nå varje hushåll den här gången"
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"Enighetens styrka är min nationella kraft"
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"the tragic death of six Nepalese and four other foreign climbers, including world record holder Nirmal Purja, in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan, has shocked us"
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"his history of courage, dedication and contribution will always remain inspiring."
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"The disaster 'snatched away mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers from us in an instant.'"
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"People who make unnecessary remarks, belittle those in pain or seek to cause them further suffering at this sensitive time are criminals."
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"Such historic success can only be achieved through unwavering courage, rigorous self-discipline, and honest dedication to one's work."
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