NA Election: Voting underway across seven provinces today
Summary
Voting is underway across all seven provinces of Nepal to elect 17 members to the National Assembly, with preparations completed by the Election Commission. One seat was uncontested.
Key Points
- Voting is being held today across all seven provinces to elect 17 members to Nepal's National Assembly.
- The election runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to fill 18 seats vacant since 20 Falgun 2082.
- One Khas Arya category seat in Koshi Province was decided uncontested with Sunil Bahadur Thapa elected unopposed.
- Polling centers have been set up in designated provincial locations with eligible voters comprising provincial assembly members and local government officials.