‘South Asian politics going through major changes’

South Asian politics is going through major changes as traditional parties lose ground to new, youth-driven movements. A key example is Balendra Shah, a former rapper who recently became Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister. Middle East expert Waiel Awwad said this reflects a growing shift, with people frustrated over issues like unemployment, inflation, and rising living costs. He noted that such conditions could lead to public protests if expectations are not met. Shah’s rise ended the dominance of leaders like K.P. Sharma Oli and Sher Bahadur Deuba, showing strong support for change among younger voters.