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 13,069 votes.

Following closely behind is Dambar Khadka of Nepali Congress with 8,386 votes.

The gap between them has widened to 4,683 votes.

Independent candidate Dakendra Thegim, securing the third position, has garnered 8,098 votes.

Similarly, Milan Limbu of Rastriya Swatantra Party, in fourth place, has received only 1,713 votes.

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

Votes:

Suhang Nemwang: 13,069

Dambar Khadka: 8,386

Dakendra Thegim: 8,098

Milan Limbu: 1,713