Kathmandu Mayor ‘Balen Shah’ Entwines Karnataka Education With Gen Z’s Hopes for Nepal
Kathmandu: From the classrooms of Karnataka to the heart of Nepal’s capitol, Balendra “Balen” Shah is emerging as an unexpected icon for change—especially among the Gen Z generation that recently ignited protests across the country. Academic Roots in India Born in 1990 in Kathmandu, Balen Shah holds a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Nepal.





