Monday, January 19th, 2026

Bajhang vote count: UML’s Bhandari maintains lead



BAJHANG: The tallying of votes for the Bajhang Province 1 by-election is currently underway.

Thus far, the count has been finalized in Chhabispathibhara, Khaptadchanna Rural Municipality, Thalara, and Jaya Prithvi-1.

The latest electoral updates indicate a sustained lead for CPN-UML, albeit with a diminishing vote margin for the Nepali Congress.

UML’s candidate, Daman Bhandari, maintains his lead with 4,668 votes.

In parallel, Abishek Singh of the Nepali Congress secures the second position with 4,580 votes, followed by Maoist Center candidate Janak Budha in third with 2,443 votes, and Dil Bahadur Singh of the Unified Socialist Party in fourth with 1,658 votes.

RPP has collected 126 votes.

Recent Results:

Daman Bahadur Bhandari (CPN-UML): 4,668

Janak Budha (Maoist Center): 2,443

Abhishek Singh (Nepali Congress): 4,580

Dil Bahadur Singh (Unified Socialist): 1,658

Publish Date : 28 April 2024 20:41 PM

President Paudel extends Sonam Lhosar greetings

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has wished that all Nepalis continue

Three Nepali Congress factions hold talks on candidate selection for HoR election

KATHMANDU: Leaders from three factions of the Nepali Congress have

Reminiscing last week: Realignments, retreats, and uncertainty

KATHMANDU: Last week unfolded as one of the most defining

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of

Balen visits Janaki Temple ahead of Janakpur rally

JANAKPURDHAM: Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Balendra