Nepal, Election Commission
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A progressive centrist party led by rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is headed for a landslide win in Nepal’s first nationwide election after a Gen Z-led anti-government protest toppled the previous administration in the Himalayan nation.
Nepal on Thursday held its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last year.
Voters in the Himalayan nation have soured on establishment parties and politicians. Early returns hint at a newcomer party taking the reins after Gen Z protests demanding change last year.