RSP leader and Jhapa-5 candidate Balen Shah says Nepal’s provincial governance system involves limited expenditure and that the country’s financial problems are not caused by salaries of ministers and lawmakers.
The Kathmandu residence of Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Balen Shah was vandalized overnight, with police investigating possible attempted theft while the house was unoccupied.
A member travelling with senior leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party during a visit to Sudurpaschim Province was airlifted to Kathmandu after collapsing in Achham district, according to police.
Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Balen Shah has called for honoring the sacrifices of Nepal’s martyrs by ending corruption, strengthening governance, and ensuring that no one has to die for political change again.
Senior Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Balen Shah visited Kailali and met party candidates and workers at their respective contact offices as part of ongoing election activities.
A complaint has been filed with Nepal’s Election Commission alleging that former Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah made public remarks that violate election regulations and democratic norms.
Senior Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Balen Shah has said the government should adopt a policy to relocate settlements located near forest areas, citing long-term risks of living close to forests.
A controversy has emerged over a black luxury car used by Balen Shah during election campaigning. The issue has raised public questions about transparency and accountability, especially at a time when new political leaders are expected to set higher standards than traditional politics.
Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah reached Ilam on Wednesday to seek votes for Rastriya Swatantra Party candidates in the district’s two constituencies ahead of the upcoming by-elections.
A wave of youth-led political defection is transforming Jhapa-5, as local leaders from the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML leave their parties to back Balen Shah, signaling a growing demand for credible leadership and political change.