Voting Underway for 17 Vacancies in Nepal's National Assembly

Summary

Voting is underway for 17 vacant seats in Nepal's National Assembly with polling centers set across all seven provinces. One seat was filled unopposed by Sunil Bahadur Thapa of Nepali Congress in Koshi Province.

Key Points
  • Voting is being held today for 17 vacancies in Nepal's National Assembly from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • There are 18 total vacancies starting from Falgun 20, 2082 BS, but one seat in Koshi Province was filled unopposed.
  • Sunil Bahadur Thapa of the Nepali Congress was elected unopposed for the Khas Arya seat in Koshi Province.
  • Polling stations have been set up in all seven provinces, with voters including Provincial Assembly members, Mayors, Deputy Mayors, and local government leaders.
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