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Balen Hosts Orientation For Newly Elected Representatives After Poll Victory

Gen-Z leader Sudan Gurung, a newly elected member of the House of Representatives from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, attends an orientation program in Lalitpur, Nepal, on March 17, 2026. The Rastriya Swatantra Party launches the two-day orientation for newly elected members of the House of Representatives, with attention focused on the absence of two of the party's high-profile leaders. Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balendra Shah, also known as Balen, are absent from leadership responsibilities. The program is formally inaugurated by vice-chairs Dol Prasad Aryal and Dr. Swarnim Wagle, who ring the ceremonial bell to officially open the sessions. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13462352
Date Taken	17 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Gen-Z leader Sudan Gurung House of Representatives former rapper mayor Balendra Shah Balen Rastriya Swatantra Party orientation program Lalitpur Nepal March 17 2026 newly elected members high-profile leaders Rabi Lamichhane senior leader leadership responsibilities vice-chairs Dol Prasad Aryal Dr Swarnim Wagle ceremonial bell sessions observers absence pre-parliamentary training strategic planning parliamentary activities Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto.