Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Balendra Shah |
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| Nickname | Balen |
| Famous for | Being the 15th mayor of Kathmandu, Nepal |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Chhetri |
| Ethnicity | Madheshi |
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Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Sabina Kafle | ||||
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Family
| Father | Ram Narayan Shah (Government Official) | ||||
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| Mother | Dhruv Devi Shah | ||||
| Spouse | Sabina Kafle | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Independent |
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| Political Journey | Elected as Mayor of Kathmandu in 2022 as an independent candidate. Focused on issues like waste management, road traffic, public service, and cultural preservation. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/balenshah/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/itsb.itsb/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@balenshah |
| https://x.com/shahbalen | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/balenshah/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Balen was born to a Madhesi family of Maithil origin in Naradevi, Kathmandu. | |
| He is the youngest son in his family and his parents moved to Kathmandu for his father's job. | |
| With over 10 years of experience, he started his career at Asian Construction Company as a bridge engineer. | |
| From a young age, he showed a keen interest in music and began writing songs in ninth grade. | |
| Before entering politics, he was a prominent figure in Nepal's underground hip-hop scene. | |
| He won the YouTube battle rap series Raw Barz Season 2 in 2013. | |
| Balen founded a construction firm named Balen Consulting & Construction Pvt. Ltd. in 2017. | |
| He faced controversy over cultural issues and city management during his mayoral term. | |
| Balen Shah was featured in TIME Magazine's list of emerging leaders shaping the future in 2023. | |
| He has shown support for the Greater Nepal theory, which has stirred political controversy. |
