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By-elections for 41 local-level positions conclude with 62% voter turnout


01 December 2024  

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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.

Publish Date : 01 December 2024 17:26 PM

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