New Delhi, March 30 -- South Asian politics is witnessing a seismic shift as traditional "legacy" parties are being upended by a new wave of populist, youth-led movements. The most striking example of this "churn" is the rise of Balendra Shah (widely known as Balen) in Nepal.

Middle East Expert, Waiel Awwad, highlighted that the new changes are becoming imminent in South Asia, with Rapper Balendra Shah becoming Nepal's Prime Minister.

Awwad, in a conversation with ANI, said that he hoped Shah would take the reins in Nepal as the nation grapples with unemployment.

"Well, I think there are new changes in South Asia. Now we can see a rapper become the prime minister, and the traditional parties are losing the elections. And now, especiall...