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Ilam-2 by-election update: UML’s Suhang still taking lead



ILAM: In the vote count of Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Phakphokthum Rural Municipality under Ilam Constituency No. 2, CPN-UML candidate Suhang Nembang has taken the lead.

Nepali Congress candidate Damber Khadka was leading until Sunday afternoon.

However, after the counting of Ward No. 4 votes, UML candidate Suhang has surged ahead.

With the recent results, Suhang has garnered 3,249 votes, surpassing Damber’s 2,469 votes.

Latest Updates:
Suhang Nembang (UML): 3,249

Damber Khadka (NC): 2,469

Dekendra Thegim (Independent): 703

Milan Limbu (Rastriya Swatantra Party): 434

Publish Date : 28 April 2024 20:05 PM

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