New Delhi, March 27 -- A rap video by Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah-popularly known as Balen-is gaining traction online, but it is not his first message after taking office, as initially believed.

The video was released nearly 20 hours before Shah took oath as Nepal's prime minister, positioning it instead as a pre-swearing-in message that reflects his political messaging ahead of assuming power.

In the track, Shah blends his background as a rapper with themes of unity and national responsibility. "The strength of unity is my national power. undivided Nepali, this time history is being made," he says, framing the moment as a turning point for the country.

The timing of the release is significant. Dropped just hours before his sw...