Kathmandu [Nepal], December 1 (ANI): Nepal recorded a total of 62 per cent voter turnout in the local-level by-polls held on Sunday, as announced by the Election Commission.

The bye-elections were conducted to fill 41 vacant local-level positions across various regions of the country.

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In a release issued as voting closed at 5 pm (Local Time), the Election Commission said that a voter turnout of 62 per cent was recorded on the day of the election.

"The election has been conducted in a peaceful manner. As per the preliminary reports, 62 per cent of the 2 lakh 26 thousand 799 eligible voters exercised their franchise," the Election Commission stated in its announcement, reassuring that the election process went smoothly.

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In Kathmandu's Ward No. 16, however, voter turnout was recorded at 50 per cent, a figure also confirmed by the Election Commission.

The bye-elections covered several important local positions, including one mayor, one deputy mayor, two rural municipality chairs, four deputy chairs, and 33 ward chairperson positions across various regions of the country.

A total of 376 candidates, representing a diverse range of 20 political parties and independents, contested these elections. (ANI)

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