Nepal heads into a crucial election following deadly youth-led protests that toppled the government. With a 20.6% youth unemployment rate, jobs have emerged as the biggest political issue. Three very different leaders are battling for power: Balen Shah, the rapper-turned-mayor leading the anti-establishment wave, Gagan Thapa, the young reformer heading Nepal’s oldest party, and Khadga Prasad Oli, the communist veteran seeking a comeback. As millions prepare to vote, the outcome could decide Nepal’s political stability and economic future.