Jayanta Roy ChowdhuryKathmandu, March 8 -- Nepal's political landscape was dramatically reshaped on Sunday as the centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party led by rapper-turned-politician Balendra (Balen) Shah surged to a commanding victory in parliamentary elections, delivering a stunning rebuke to the country's long-dominant political establishment.
According to figures released by Nepal's Election Commission, the RSP has won 119 of the 165 directly contested constituencies and is leading in six more, placing it firmly on course to dominate the new parliament once final results are declared.
Officials said the remaining results were expected soon. "There is a huge expectation from Balen Shah's rise and the young cabinet that he will bring with ...