Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah resigned from his post on Sunday. 

He submitted his resignation to Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol.

In his resignation letter, Shah stated that he stepped down voluntarily in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal 2072, the Local Government Operation Act 2074, and prevailing legal provisions of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. The resignation takes effect immediately.

Reflecting on his tenure, Shah said that he worked honestly and with dedication for the welfare of the city and its residents.

He further expressed hope that the metropolis’s leadership, service delivery, and development efforts would become more effective, transparent, and result-oriented in the future, wishing success to the Municipal Executive.

Following his resignation, Shah is set to enter active politics. He

 has also been preparing to contest the upcoming elections from Jhapa-5.