Voting concludes: EC says nearly 60 percent voter turnout
Summary
The Election Commission reports nearly 60 percent voter turnout in Nepal's House of Representatives election with voting concluding peacefully across the country.
Key Points
- The Election Commission estimates a 60 percent voter turnout in the House of Representatives election.
- Voting concluded peacefully and enthusiastically across Nepal despite a few minor incidents.
- Ballot boxes from remote districts are being transported by Nepali Army helicopters for counting.
- Some voter abstentions may be due to public disappointment with government performance, not with the constitution or election process.
