Nepal election: Balendra Shah's RSP wins 18 seats, leads in 99

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading for a major victory in Nepal’s first general election since last year’s Gen Z protests that toppled the government. According to Election Commission data, the party has won 18 seats and is leading in 99 others, challenging the dominance of traditional parties.