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Former Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, shares insights on ex-rapper and RSP leader Balendra Shah (Balen) being sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister after a sweeping election victory.This marks a major generational shift away from traditional politics, driven by youth aspirations following recent Gen Z protests. Expectations are high for greater stability and reforms.

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00:00I think there should be little doubt in anyone's mind that it marks a generational shift in Nepali politics.
00:07Now, let me make a little point to you.
00:10There have been governments in the past also which have had a fairly sizable number in parliament.
00:16In fact, in 2017, Mr. Oli got elected along with his coalition partner, Mr. Prajant, and they had a well
00:25over 60% majority.
00:27What does this mean for them?
00:28I think the way the Electoral College, the electorate has responded, giving the RSP under the leadership of Balendra Shah
00:38as well as Rabi Lami Chhane a decisive victory.
00:42What it would mean is that it would make the politicians also understand that the people want them to work
00:49together.
00:49They've made promises.
00:50They want them to deliver.
00:52And they've said, we've given you the reins of government.
00:55Now, please deliver.
00:56That's important.
00:57And I think this is a message which will be well understood.
01:00I think there should be little doubt in anyone's mind that it marks a generational shift in Nepali politics.
01:08Now, let me make a little point to you.
01:10There have been governments in the past also which have had a fairly sizable number in parliament.
01:17In fact, in 2017, Mr. Oli got elected along with his coalition partner, Mr. Prajant, and they had a well
01:25over 60% majority.
01:28What does this mean for them?
01:29And I think the way the Electoral College, the electorate has responded, giving the RSP under the leadership of Balendra
01:38Shah as well as Rabi Lami Chhane a decisive victory.
01:43What it would mean is that it would make the politicians also understand that the people want them to work
01:49together.
01:50They've made promises.
01:51They want them to deliver.
01:53And they've said, we've given you the reins of government.
01:56Now, please deliver.
01:57That's important.
01:58And I think this is a message which will be well understood.
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