KATHMANDU: The by-election to 41 positions at different local levels held today concluded in a peaceful manner, the Election Commission (EC) said.
EC Spokesperson Nita Pokharel Aryal said that the election that started at 7:00 am continued until 5:00 pm and was held in a peaceful environment.
The by-election was held for 41 posts including a mayor, two deputy mayors, two rural municipality chairs, four rural municipality deputy chairs and 33 ward chairs of the local levels.
In the by-election, 376 candidates are vying including the independent and political party candidates.