Kathmandu: Voting for the local level by-election started this morning. The voting began at 7:00 am and will continue till 5:00 pm today.
According to National News Agency Nepal, a total of 2,26,799 people are exercising their voting rights in the by-election being held for 41 posts. The by-election is conducted for the posts of a mayor and a deputy mayor at the municipality; two chairs and four vice chairs of rural municipalities, and 33 ward chairs, totaling 41 posts.
Voters can produce any one of the official documents from among voter’s ID card, citizenship certificate, National ID card, passport, PAN, or driving license to cast their vote.
A total of 376 candidates from 20 political parties, along with independent candidates, are contesting in the election.
The Election Commission (EC) has urged all concerned voting officers and employees to ensure a free and fair atmosphere for voting. Similarly, cooperation from political parties, voters, media, and observers has been sought for the successful cond
uct of the election.