For the upcoming House of Representatives election to be held on Falgun 21, a total of 3,486 candidates have registered their nominations under the direct election system across all 165 constituencies nationwide. According to the Election Commission, the registered candidates include 3,089 men, 396 women, and one third-gender candidate.
In Mustang district, only four candidates have filed their nominations, making it one of the districts with the lowest number of contestants. In comparison, neighboring Manang district has recorded five candidates for the same election.
The Election Commission has announced that the final list of candidates will be published on Magh 9 at 1:00 PM. On the same day, election symbols will be allotted to candidates starting from 4:00 PM.
The House of Representatives election is being conducted across the country amid preparations by election authorities to ensure smooth and timely completion of all procedural stages, including candidate finalization and symbol allocation.
This article was originally published on https://bajarkochirfar.com. Translated with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
