After Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Nepal’s elections follow youth-led protests against entrenched elites
Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a political outsider, rode Gen Z discontent to a decisive victory
The young Rastriya Swatantra Party swept key seats, displacing established political parties
High joblessness, corruption and political instability drove the demand for change
Promises include jobs, higher incomes and reduced migration, though execution remains uncertain
Leadership change could reshape Nepal’s balance between India and China