KATHMANDU: In the initial vote count of the election held on Sunday, Nepali Congress (NC) has taken the lead followed by CPN-UML so far.

NC is leading in 15 election constituencies followed by UML, which is leading in 14 constituencies.

Likewise, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is in the third position with six leads.

Likewise, Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Janmat Party are leading in three constituencies each.

The Maoist Center is leading in two constituencies.