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385 independent candidates elected in May 13 elections


28 May 2022  

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KATHMANDU: Altogether 385 independent candidates sealed the victory in the May 13 local election so far, according to the Election Commission of Nepal.

A total of 24 political parties had participated in the poll and of the 385 elected independent candidates, 266 were male and 119 female. Also, seven of them were elected mayor and six chairperson of rural municipality.

Independent candidates won mayor in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, Dhangadi Sub-Metropolitan City and Janakpur Sub-Metropolitan City.

Similarly, two were elected deputy mayor and two vice-chairperson. Also, 136 emerged victorious at ward chairperson.

Publish Date : 28 May 2022 20:59 PM

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