Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.
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"Undivided Nepali, this time history is being made."
— Balendra Shah , Politician
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Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.
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