India, March 28 -- A rapper has just become Nepal's youngest ever prime minister (PM). Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, is sworned in as PM after his party scored a landslide victory in the country's first election since last year's youth-led protests. President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed Shah as PM of Nepal on Friday. Balen, 35, is a symbol of change in country and his rise marks an important shift in the politics of the Himalayan country.

A 15-member Council of Ministers has been formed under the leadership of PM Balendra Shah. He has personally taken charge of the defence and industry ministries.

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