Balen Shah

Imagine a superhero who used to make cool music and now helps run a whole city! That's Balen Shah. He was born a long, long time ago in 1990.

He's like the captain of a big ship, steering the city of Kathmandu. Before becoming mayor, he was a famous rapper, which means he told stories and made beats with his voice. Now, he's in charge of making sure everything runs smoothly in Kathmandu, a city with lots of people and busy streets.

Balen Shah didn't always wear a mayor's hat. For many years, he was known for his amazing rapping skills. He started making music back in 2012.

Think of it like going from being the star player on a soccer team to being the coach who decides all the plays! In 2022, he decided to run for mayor. He won by getting more votes than the other people who wanted the job.

It was a big surprise because he was the first person to win without belonging to a big political team.

As mayor, Balen Shah has some super important jobs. He wants to make Kathmandu a cleaner and safer place. One of his biggest missions is to fix the trash problem.

Imagine if your playground was always messy; he wants to make sure the city is tidy! He also wants to make the roads less crowded so everyone can get around more easily. He's like a city doctor, trying to make it healthier and happier for everyone who lives there.

Balen Shah is also known for his strong opinions. He believes in his country and its history. He even put up a special map in his office that shows a bigger version of Nepal, called 'Greater Nepal'. This made some people in a neighboring country, India, a little upset. It shows that even mayors can have big ideas that get people talking all around the world!