By-election for Manang provincial assembly seat on November 3

Summary

The Election Commission has scheduled a by-election on November 3 for the vacant Manang-1 (b) provincial assembly seat following the removal of Rajiv Gurung by Supreme Court ruling. Another by-election will also take place in Rupandehi-3 due to the death of lawmaker Dipak Bohara.

Key Points
  • The Election Commission has announced a by-election on November 3 for the Manang-1 (b) provincial assembly seat.
  • Rajiv Gurung alias Deepak Manange was removed from the position by a Supreme Court constitutional bench.
  • The Supreme Court found Gurung ineligible due to falsification of details to become a member.
  • A by-election for Rupandehi-3 House of Representatives seat is also scheduled on the same date after the death of lawmaker Dipak Bohara.
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