गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Local election: 385 independent candidates elected Nepal Local election: 385 independent candidates elected KathmanduPati May 28, 2022 File Photo KATHMANDU – Altogether 385 independent candidates sealed victory in the May 13 local election so far, according to the Election Commission of Nepal. A total of 24 political parties had participated in the poll and of the 385 elected independent candidates, 266 were male and 119 female. Also, seven of them were elected mayor and six chairperson of rural municipality. Independent candidates won mayor in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, Dhangadi Sub-Metropolitan City and Janakpur Sub-Metropolitan City. Similarly, two were elected deputy mayor and two vice-chairperson. Also, 136 emerged victorious at ward chairperson. Write your comments RELATED NEWS US special envoy calls on Foreign Minister Khanal Four arrested with pistol and drugs US Two-Star General to Meet Nepal Army Chief Sigdel Yarsa picking begins in Manang GEFONT unveils nine-point declaration, dedicating to improvements of workers’ rights Thunderstorms with rain likely from Wednesday evening, high alert measures… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested3 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished4 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights5 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident6 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election7 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane8 TRENDING The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Gunjan Saxena:The Kargil Girl serves a refreshing depiction of a war film
