A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city. https://ift.tt/JBlTAH6 https://ift.tt/HFrg6Mz World New York Times May 11, 2023 at 08:00PMFrom Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu

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