By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, March 27 (Reuters) - Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring political stability and creating jobs in the poor Himalayan nation long troubled by fragile governments and weak growth prospects.

Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal's 47th prime minister in March 2026, marking a rare rise of an independent leader to the country's top office.

Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

Nepal’s newly elected members of parliament have been sworn in, with nearly two-thirds of them from a political party that is less than four years old.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended wishes to Balendra 'Balen' Shah on his swearing-in as Nepal's Prime Minister.

Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, set to be sworn in as the new prime minister, issued his first post-election message via a rap song on Thursday, urging unity.- 'Bright future' -

Balendra Shah takes an oath as Nepal's Prime Minister. Here, we take you through some key moments from the ceremony.