CPN-UML Secures Nine Seats in House of Representatives Direct Elections

Kathmandu. According to the final results of the direct elections for the House of Representatives, the CPN (UML) has emerged victorious in nine constituencies across the country. Data published by the Election Commission shows that UML candidates secured 9 out of 165 seats in the direct contest.

Mohammad Istiyak Rai of the UML secured victory in Banke Constituency No. 2 by obtaining 24,628 votes.

Similarly, Suhang Nembang preserved his legacy by winning in Ilam Constituency No. 2 with 22,426 votes. The UML also achieved significant success in the far-western districts, where Ganesh Singh Thagunna was elected from Darchula Constituency No. 1 with 18,891 votes, and Ain Bahadur Mahar was elected from Bajhang Constituency No. 1 with 18,543 votes. In the eastern hills, Rajendra Kumar Rai won in Dhankuta Constituency No. 1 with 18,132 votes, and Arjun Kumar Karki won in Sankhuwasabha Constituency No. 1 with 15,636 votes.

Among the other winning constituencies, Khitij Thebe secured 13,962 votes from Taplejung Constituency No. 1. Furthermore, Laxmi Prasad Pokharel was elected as a member of the House of Representatives from Dailekh Constituency No. 2 with 13,889 votes, and Yagya Bahadur Bogati won from Achham Constituency No. 2 with 9,518 votes. With this, the CPN (UML) finished in third place, winning nine seats in the direct competition across 165 constituencies.