KATHMANDU: The by-elections for 41 vacant local-level positions has been conducted peacefully on Sunday, according to Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Thapaliya.
Preliminary reports from the concerned municipalities indicate a voter turnout of 62%.
In Kathmandu’s Ward No. 16, voter turnout stood at 50%, as per the Election Commission.
The elections, which began at 7 AM, concluded by 5 PM in a calm and orderly manner, confirmed Election Commission spokesperson Neeta Pokhrel Aryal.
The by-elections covered one mayor, one deputy mayor, two rural municipality chairs, four deputy chairs, and 33 ward chairperson positions.
A total of 376 candidates, representing 20 political parties and independent platforms, contested the elections.
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