CHITWAN: Nepali Congress (NC) Chitwan district convention, which was put off several times before, is taking place today.

NC Chitwan district President Jeet Narayan Shrestha informed that the convention will take place at Narayani Kala Mandir in Narayangadh. According to him, the district convention will elect a 48-member new working committee, including seven office-bearers.

Likewise, a total of 33 Mahasamiti members with 11 each from three electoral constituencies will be elected through voting process.

As informed, six candidates are in the race for district leadership. Prof Dr Suryakanta Ghimire, Kailash Koirala, Uttam Joshi, Rajeswor Khanal, Milanbabu Shrestha and Bijaya Bhusal are vying for the post of President in Chitwan.

As many as 2,906 voters will participate in the process of electing a new leadership in Chitwan.

Election Committee Coordinator Gyanendra Prasad Adhikari shared that voting process will take place on Saturday after completing nomination process on Friday.