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Mayor Balendra Shah - Kathmandu Metropolitan City investigation

CITY GOVERNANCE 15 min read • Sep 22, 2025

Kathmandu under Mayor Balendra Shah: Documented Actions, Audits, and Cases

A comprehensive review of Mayor Balendra Shah's tenure at Kathmandu Metropolitan City, examining documented financial objections, audit findings, and administrative decisions. This evidence-based analysis presents verifiable information from official sources including AG reports, CIAA complaints, and budget documentation.

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