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Balen Shah, popularly known as Balen, is a Nepali politician, structural engineer, and former rapper. He first gained recognition in the Nepali hip-hop scene, using his music to highlight youth issues and advocate against corruption. With a background in engineering, he has focused on urban infrastructure, public service improvements, and promoting transparency. After entering politics, he made history by winning the Kathmandu Metropolitan City mayoral election in 2022 as an independent candidate. In December 2025, he joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and was elected as a member of the House of Representatives from Jhapa–5 in the 2026 general election, defeating former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. His leadership style emphasizes reform, youth empowerment, and transparent governance, making him a symbol of generational change and a challenge to traditional political structures in Nepal.
Kathmandu
Master's Degree
Dipak Kumar Sah is a Nepalese politician, public health expert, and medical professional currently serving as a Member of the House of Representatives from Mahottari–2, representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). With a background in medicine and public health, he has worked on improving healthcare access, health policy, and system reforms in Nepal and internationally. He rose to national prominence after winning the 2026 general election, defeating a veteran leader and earning the nickname “Giant Killer.” In March 2026, he was briefly appointed as Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security. Sah is regarded as a young reform-oriented leader focused on governance, employment, and inclusive development, particularly in the Madhesh region.
Sunsari
Bachelor's Degree
Bikram Timilsina is a Nepali politician, researcher, and academic from Nuwakot District. Born into a farming family, he pursued higher education in Nepal and Australia, completing a PhD in Politics and International Relations from Griffith University. Before entering politics, he spent nearly 15 years in education and media as a lecturer and radio presenter, and later worked in research and policy through institutions such as the Asian Institute for Advanced Research (AIFAR). He entered active politics through the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) around 2023–2024 and won the Nuwakot–1 seat in the 2026 general election. Shortly after becoming a Member of Parliament, he was appointed Minister of Communication and Information Technology. He is known for advocating youth-centric governance, digital transformation, anti-corruption reforms, and evidence-based policymaking.
Nuwakot
Doctorate (Ph.D.)
Sasmit Pokharel is a Nepali politician, lawyer, and youth leader affiliated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Born on 14 March 1996, he rose from a background in law and local governance to become a federal minister and government spokesperson. He previously served as an advisor to Kathmandu Metropolitan City under Mayor Balendra Shah, contributing to education and urban planning initiatives. Elected as the Member of Parliament from Kathmandu-5 in the 2026 general election, he currently serves as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Government Spokesperson, focusing on transparency, education reform, and youth empowerment.
Kathmandu
Bachelor's Degree
Shishir Khanal is a reform-oriented Nepali politician, educator, and social entrepreneur who began his journey in the education sector and has established a strong presence in national politics. He co-founded Teach For Nepal and led initiatives to provide quality education to schools in rural and underprivileged areas. After entering politics in 2022 through the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), he quickly became a two-term Member of Parliament and is currently serving as Nepal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. His political vision focuses on good governance, transparency, and development-oriented diplomacy. With his international education and policy experience, he aims to strengthen Nepal’s economy, create opportunities for youth, and establish balanced foreign relations.
Kathmandu
Master's Degree
Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is a Nepalese politician, entrepreneur, and former heritage conservationist. As of March 2026, he serves as the Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation in the federal government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah. He is also a Member of Parliament representing Kathmandu–8 under the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), known for his reform-oriented approach and focus on youth empowerment, sustainability, and good governance.
Kathmandu
Bachelor's Degree
Rabi Lamichhane, born on September 13, 1975, in Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, Nepal, is a prominent Nepali politician, media personality, and former journalist. He rose to national fame through his investigative television programs, including Sidha Kura Janata Sanga and Sidha Kura Pradhanmantri Sanga, where he tackled corruption, bureaucracy, and public issues. Lamichhane holds experience in radio and TV both in Nepal and after moving to the United States in his early 20s for higher studies. In 2022, he founded the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), quickly emerging as a key political figure in Nepal. He has served multiple terms as Member of Parliament from Chitwan‑2 and held the positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. Known for his anti-corruption stance and strong youth support, Lamichhane continues to influence Nepalese politics while navigating ongoing legal challenges.
Kathmandu
Diploma
Sobita Gautam, born on 17 June 1995 in Tamakoshi Rural Municipality, Dolakha, is one of Nepal’s prominent young leaders. Rising from a remote rural background, she became a lawyer, youth activist, and media personality. She hosted the television program “Swasthya Sarokar” on Nepal Television, raising public awareness on health issues, and served on the board of the Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON), promoting youth empowerment and civic engagement. In politics, she is a founding central committee member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). She was elected as the MP from Kathmandu-2 in 2022 and won Chitwan-3 in 2026 with a record-breaking number of votes. In Parliament, she focuses on anti-corruption, legal reforms, citizen rights, and youth participation in governance. Sobita has been recognized as One Young World’s Politician of the Year 2023 and a Vital Voices Fellow 2025 for her leadership in gender equality and governance.
Dolakha
Master's Degree
Sudan Gurung is a Nepalese politician, social activist, philanthropist, and former DJ/event organizer. As of March 2026, he serves as the Minister of Home Affairs in the federal government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah and is the elected Member of Parliament for Gorkha-1 under the Rastriya Swatantra Party. He first gained national prominence through his leadership in the 2025 Gen Z youth protests, advocating against corruption, nepotism, and social media restrictions, and mobilizing thousands of young activists via his NGO, Hami Nepal. Born on 9 July 1987 in Gorkha District, Gurung grew up balancing rural roots with urban exposure in Kathmandu. He began his career as a DJ and event organizer before the 2015 Nepal earthquake inspired him to shift toward humanitarian work and civic activism. Known for his reformist and youth-focused vision, Gurung has rapidly transitioned from grassroots activism to formal politics, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and systemic reform in Nepal’s governance and security sectors.
Gorkha
Khadak Raj Poudel (also known as Ganess Paudel) is a Nepali politician, writer, educator, and social activist from Pokhara. As of March 2026, he serves as the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation under Prime Minister Balendra Shah and is the elected Member of Parliament representing Kaski-1. He is associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party and is known for his reform-oriented approach, anti-corruption stance, and focus on youth-driven politics. Born on 2 October 1979 in Pokhara, Poudel built his early identity as a writer and educator, contributing to literature and promoting reading culture. Before entering national politics, he was actively involved in teaching, social work, and independent political activism. His rise from a local independent candidate to a federal minister reflects a growing shift in Nepal’s political landscape toward transparency, accountability, and new leadership.
Kaski
Swarnim Wagle is a Nepali economist and politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament from Tanahun-1 and Vice-Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Before entering active politics, he worked as Chief Economic Advisor at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific in New York, where he oversaw economic policy work across 36 countries. Wagle previously served as Vice-Chair of Nepal’s National Planning Commission and has collaborated with global institutions such as the World Bank and UNDP. An accomplished academic, he holds degrees from the London School of Economics, Harvard University, and the Australian National University, bringing extensive international policy and economic expertise to Nepal’s political landscape.
Kathmandu
Doctorate (Ph.D.)
