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Nepal PM Balen Shah seeks to ban student politics

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  • Nepal's PM Balen Shah aims to ban student politics at universities.
  • Former top politicians arrested over deadly youth protests last fall.
  • Government introduces 100-point reform plan in education, anti-corruption, and healthcare.

Nepal's new prime minister, rapper Balendra "Balen" Shah, wants to ban student politics at universities and replace it with non-political student councils. Several former top politicians have been arrested for their actions during youth protests last fall where many young people were killed. The government is launching a 100-point plan with reforms in education, anti-corruption, and healthcare.

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