Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
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Former mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and prime ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
President of the Nepali Congress party.
Former prime minister of Nepal who was toppled during youth-led protests.
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The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
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