Over 60 % voter turnout in by-elections

Kathmandu / April 23: Voting has concluded in the by-elections for three vacant House of Representatives seats in Chitwan-2, Bara-2 and Tanahun-1 constituencies.

According to the Election Commission, the by-elections have seen a lower voter turnout compared to the November 2022 elections.

Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Thapaliya said that Chitwan-2 saw the biggest drop in voter turnout this time.

Thapaliya said that 63 percent votes were cast in the constituency this time compared to 67.63 percent in November.

According to Thapaliya, 53 percent votes were cast in Tahanun-1 and 64 percent in Bara-2. Voter turnout in the two constituencies in November was 54.03 percent and 63.56 percent, respectively.

The Election Commission is starting to count the votes from Sunday night itself.