EC calls for application from election observers; Phase III local polls: Election results of 76 local units declared so far

Kathmandu / Sept 22: The Election Commission (EC) has asked those individuals and organisations wanting to observe the elections to the House of Representatives and State Assemblies slated for November 26 and December 7 to submit application for the same within 15 days.

Issuing a notice today, the EC said any individual or organisation working in promoting democracy, peace and election can apply for the same.

Earlier, the EC had called for applications from international organisations wanting to work as election observers during the polls.

Phase III local polls: Election results of 76 local units declared so far

The results of third phase local level elections for 76 out of 136 local units have been declared so far.

The third phase local level elections were held in eight Tarai districts of Province 2 on September 18.

As per the election results, Nepali Congress candidates have emerged victorious in 26 local units and are leading in 13 local units.

Similarly, CPN (Maoist Centre) has won elections in 14 local units and is leading in 12.

Likewise, Sangiya Samajwadi Forum Nepal has registered victory in 12 local units and is leading in 12.

Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal have secured wins in 12 local units are leading in seven while CPN-UML have won in eight local units and are leading in 13 and Nepal Loktantrik Forum have emerged victorious in three local units and are leading in one.