गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Dr Khim Lal Devkota wins National Assembly seat Politics Dr Khim Lal Devkota wins National Assembly seat KathmanduPati May 20, 2021 KATHMANDU – Independent candidate Dr Khim Lal Devkota has been elected to the post of member of the National Assembly. A by-election was held for the post today. Dr Devkota defeated ruling party CPN-UML’s Ram Bahadur Thapa by 5,088 votes against 4.014. The third candidate in the fray, Krishna Bahadur Tamang of Nepal Majdoor Kissan Party received 132 votes, according to the election office. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepali Congress urges PM Shah to sound alarm on climate… Central Bank introduces re-designed 50-rupee bank note Government expands domestic jobs to reduce migration WHO Regional Director seeks support for top post UN Resident Coordinator meets Foreign Minister Army Chief Sigdel meets China’s Defence Minister Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Over 45 thousand Nepalis repatriated home from abroad CDO Bhatta: Lockdown in Kathmandu Valley should be extended until Dashain Arrival lounge of TIA-domestic to be expanded NC’s main aim is general election: Leader Mahat NC office bearers meeting today to discuss current political issues Cricketers selected for PM cup cricket tournament Finance Minister admits lack of development friendly policy, structures NC should not join government at behest of others: Ramchandra Poudel