Voting briefly halted at polling centre in Sarlahi-4 after dispute

Summary

Voting was briefly halted at the Jabdi polling centre in Sarlahi-4 due to a dispute involving candidate supporters and election officials. The issue was mediated and voting resumed.

Key Points
  • Voting was briefly halted at the Jabdi polling centre in Balara Municipality-4 of Sarlahi-4 due to a dispute.
  • The dispute originated when an elderly voter tried to cast a ballot with assistance from a non-relative.
  • Chief District Officer Ramuraj Kadariya and police officials mediated the dispute, allowing voting to resume.
  • Candidates from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Nepali Congress, and CPN-UML are contesting the seat.
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