Balendra Shah, Prime Minister of Nepal (since March 27, 2026)
Balendra Shah (born 27 April 1990), popularly known as “Balen”, is a Nepalese politician, structural engineer, and rapper who has been Prime Minister of Nepal since 27 March 2026, sworn in following his Rastriya Swatantra Party’s landslide victory in the 2026 general election (winning 182 of 275 seats with 47.8% of the vote). At 35 years old, he is among the world’s youngest serving heads of government. He previously served as the 15th Mayor of Kathmandu from 2022 to 2026 — the first independent candidate to hold that office.
Shah’s cabinet includes Shishir Khanal as Foreign Minister, Sudhan Gurung as Home Affairs Minister, and Swarnim Wagle as Finance Minister, with Shah himself also holding the Defence portfolio. As mayor of Kathmandu, he gained national prominence through initiatives in waste management and infrastructure, as well as controversial but widely praised enforcement actions against illegally constructed structures. He emerged as a major political figure during the 2025 Gen Z protests, which propelled the Rastriya Swatantra Party to power.
Shah trained as a structural engineer and also had a career as a rapper before entering politics. He is known for his direct communication style and use of social media to engage the public.
Personal life: Shah is married to Sabina Kafle, a public health professional.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balendra_Shah
Sushil Koirala, Former Prime Minister of Nepal (Feb 2014 – Oct 2015)
Sushil Koirala (born 12 August 1939) served as Prime Minister of Nepal from February 2014 to October 2015. A veteran leader of the Nepali Congress party, he led Nepal through the drafting of the 2015 constitution and the aftermath of the devastating April 2015 earthquake. He resigned in October 2015 following the promulgation of the new constitution. He was a member of the prominent Koirala political family and was known for living a simple, ascetic life. He was unmarried.