Vote counting is still underway in the 2026 elections in Nepal, with early results indicating a strong performance by the party associated with rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah. Preliminary tallies suggest the party could secure a near-supermajority in parliament, a result that would significantly reshape the country’s political landscape.
Balendra Shah, who gained widespread popularity after entering politics and winning public support for his reform-focused agenda, has become a prominent figure among younger voters. As counting continues across several constituencies, political analysts say the final outcome could determine whether his party gains enough seats to dominate the government and push forward major policy changes
