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Balendra Shah appointed prime minister
He becomes the 47th prime minister of Nepal. President Ramchandra Paudel appoints him to the post.
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Published at : March 27, 2026
Updated at : March 27, 2026 10:28
Kathmandu
Balendra Shah, parliamentary party leader of the Rasriya Swatantra Party, has been appointed prime minister. He became the 47th prime minister of Nepal. President Ramchandra Paudel appointed him to the post.
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