Article 740W8 In Nepal, a former rapper wants to be the next prime minister — and young voters are excited

In Nepal, a former rapper wants to be the next prime minister — and young voters are excited

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As Nepalis head to the polls on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z revolution last September toppled the previous government, one-time musician turned Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has galvanized the electorate, with many young voters hoping he will defeat politicians belonging to the South Asian country's old guard.

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