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Balen Shah

Balen Shah

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बालेन शाह

Occupation: Politician / Engineer

Education: Master's degree (MTech) in structural engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in Karnataka, India

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Biography

Balendra Shah, more commonly known as Balen, is a Nepali politician and rapper who served as the 15th mayor of Kathmandu from 30 May 2022 until his resignation on 18 January 2026. He was the first independent candidate to be elected as mayor of Kathmandu.

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Key Contributions

  • Reclaiming Public Land and Demolition Drive
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Urban Infrastructure & Traffic Control
  • Educational and School Reform
  • Heritage Preservation

Professional Experience

  • 2022-2026

    Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City

Balen Shah (बालेन शाह)