Mustang records around 50 percent turnout

Summary

Around half of the registered voters in Mustang district cast their ballots by 2 pm during the ongoing House of Representatives election, with similar voter turnout reported in several other districts across the country.

Key Points
  • Around 50 percent of registered voters in Mustang district had voted by 2 pm in the House of Representatives election.
  • Other districts including Dolpa, Jumla, Bajura, and Kavrepalanchok reported voter turnouts ranging between 30 and 42 percent by 2 pm.
  • Polling has been peaceful and smooth nationwide, with no serious obstructions reported.
  • A total of 65 political parties are competing for 165 first-past-the-post and 110 proportional representation seats in the election.
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