Rapper-Turned-Leader Tackles Corruption in Nepal

Nepal's newly-elected government, spearheaded by rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, is intensifying its anti-corruption measures by establishing a committee to scrutinize the assets of current and former officials. This initiative is part of broader efforts to counteract corruption in the nation.

At 35, Shah assumed the role of prime minister following the Rastriya Swatantra Party's significant win in the March 5 elections, the first since the 'Gen Z' anti-graft protests of the previous year. Known for his anti-corruption stance during his time as Kathmandu's mayor, Shah has entrusted a five-member panel, led by Rajendra Kumar Bhandari, a retired Supreme Court justice, with the task of conducting this vital investigation.

The inquiry will cover numerous figures who've held public office since the monarchy's dissolution in 2008. The RSP, a relatively new political force, prioritized corruption control in their campaign, securing a decisive victory against the entrenched political parties.