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Minister of Defence

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Englishनेपाली
Balendra ShahMinister of DefenceBalendra Shah · बालेन शाहRastriya Swatantra PartyIn office since 27 March 2026 (13 Chaitra 2082 BS)Time in office: 6 months 4 days

Balendra Shah (born 27 April 1990) is a Nepali politician, structural engineer, and rapper who has served as the prime minister of Nepal since 2026. At age 36, he is the world's youngest serving state leader. He assumed office following his party's landslide victory in the 2026 general election.

Full profile · All holders of this officeSource: Wikipedia · verified 16 min ago

Tenure timeline

  1. Balendra ShahCurrent27 March 2026 (13 Chaitra 2082 BS) to present · 6 months 4 daysSource: Wikipedia
  2. Sher Bahadur Deuba21 December 2021 (5 Poush 2078 BS) to 26 December 2022 (11 Poush 2079 BS) · 1 yearSource: Wikidata
  3. Minendra Rijal8 October 2021 (21 Asoj 2078 BS) to 16 December 2021 (30 Mangsir 2078 BS) · 2 months 8 daysSource: Wikidata
  4. Bal Krishna Khand26 August 2016 to 31 May 2017 · 9 months 5 daysSource: Wikidata
  5. Bishnu Prasad Paudel6 February 2011 to 29 August 2011 · 6 months 23 daysSource: Wikidata

Questions

Who is the current Minister of Defence of Nepal?
Balendra Shah has held the office since 27 March 2026, according to Wikipedia.

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