The list of the top 100 most powerful individuals in the world includes Balen Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
Mayor Balen has been
named among the top 100 influential people in the world by the widely-read
publication Time. Time Magazine will make a clear announcement about the
selection criteria and explain the significance of his inclusion on this list
of the top 100 people in the coming days.
Mayor Balen Shah stands
out among the chosen candidates since he was chosen on his own in Kathmandu
Metropolitan City's local elections in 2079 BS (2017 AD). According to Time
Magazine, he has been considered a likely winner since 2022 while running as an
independent.
Additionally, Mayor
Balen's "Brand" establishment has been mentioned by Time Magazine in
reference to his important contribution to structural engineering. The
33-year-old, who has a master's degree in structural engineering, has
established a profile on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, which has helped him
spread the "Balen Effect."
Time also notes that
385 people have lodged complaints against well-known and established candidates
in the context of Balen's influence. Additionally, Time mentions the 2015
earthquake (2072 BS) and how Mayor Balen offered an easy way to manage
landslides while prominently promoting his image.
Balen's dedication to
appropriate waste management, cleanliness, safe drinking water, well-maintained
roads, urban development, and the preservation of cultural heritage is
acknowledged by Time Magazine. His utilization of landfills and his
categorization of waste are mentioned in the magazine.
Time additionally
highlights the negative effects that illegal home demolition has on low-income
urban inhabitants and cites the controversy around Balen's accusations.
