Deposits Forfeited for 22 Candidates in Tanahun House of Representatives Election
Summary
The deposits of 22 candidates in the Tanahun House of Representatives election were forfeited after failing to secure at least 10 percent of the valid votes. Notably, the victorious candidates in both constituencies retained their deposits, while multiple competitors from various parties lost theirs.
Key Points
- Deposits of 22 candidates were forfeited in the Tanahun House of Representatives election due to insufficient votes.
- In Tanahun Constituency No. 1, 14 candidates' deposits were forfeited, including several from CPN-UML and other parties.
- In Constituency No. 2, 8 candidates' deposits were forfeited; the winners were from Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
- Candidates must secure at least 10 percent of valid votes to retain their deposit, with concessions for certain categories of candidates.
