ILAM: Vote counting is currently underway for the by-election in Ilam-2.

In the latest tally, Suhang Nembang of CPN-UML has extended his lead garnering 12,405 votes.

Following closely behind is Dambar Khadka of Nepali Congress with 7,882 votes.

The gap between them has widened to 4,523 votes.

Independent candidate Dakendra Thegim, securing the third position, has garnered 7,769 votes.

Similarly, Milan Limbu of Rastriya Swatantra Party, in fourth place, has received only 1,636 votes.

Notably, independent candidate Thegim clinched the lead in Mai Municipality-6, as well as in Mangsebung-5.

Votes:

Suhang Nemwang: 12,405

Dambar Khadka: 7,882

Dakendra Thegim: 7,769

Milan Limbu: 1,636