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The by-elections to 41 positions at different local levels held today concluded in a peaceful manner, the Election Commission (EC) said.

EC Spokesperson Nita Pokharel Aryal said that the election that started at 7:00 am continued until 5 pm and was held in a peaceful environment.

The by-elections were held for 41 posts including a mayor, two deputy mayors, two rural municipality chairs, four rural municipality deputy chairs and 33 ward chairs of the local levels.

In the by-elections, 376 candidates are vying including the independent and political party candidates. 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is leaving on an official visit to the People's Republic of China on Monday.

At the friendly invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, the Prime Minister is visiting China from December 2 to 5.

During the visit, Prime Minister Oli is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

He will also hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Li and exchange views on matters of mutual interest, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Prime Minister will also hold a meeting with Chairperson of the Standing Committee of National People's Congress in China, Zhao Leji.

He will be a key note speaker at an event to be held in Peking University in Beijing.

Moreover, the Head of the Government is scheduled to address the Nepal-China Business Forum, which is being jointly hosted by the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, the China Council for Promotion of International Trade and the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

The Prime Minister is being accompanied by his spouse Radhika Shakya. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the Nepali delegation to be led by the Prime Minister will also include Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, PM's Chief Advisor Bishnu Prasad Rimal, PM's Economic and Development Advisor Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada, members of parliament, high level government officials, representatives of private sector and media persons.

The Prime Minister and his delegation are scheduled to return Kathmandu on December 5. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, cast ballot at the Yubak Secondary School polling station at Kathmandu Metropolitan City- 16 in the local-level by-elections today.

In his brief remarks after casting vote, he said all the voters should enthusiastically take part in the voting to make democracy stronger as election is the beautiful aspect of democracy.

By-election is being held at KMC-16 today as the post of the Ward Chair fell vacant with the death of Ward Chair Mukunda Rijal who was elected from the Nepali Congress.

Voting for the local level by-elections started this morning.

The voting began at 7 am, and it will continue till 5 pm today.

A total of 2,26,799 people are exercising their voting rights in the by-elections being held for various 41 posts. The by-elections are conducted for the posts of a mayor and a deputy mayor at the municipality; two chairs and four vice chairs of rural municipalities, and 33 ward chairs totaling 41 posts.

Any one of the official documents from among voter's ID card, citizenship certificate, National ID card, passport, PAN or driving license can be produced to cast the vote.

A total of 376 candidates from various 20 political parties and independent ones are in the fray.

The EC has urged all concerned voting officers and employees to ensure a free and fair atmosphere for voting. Similarly, cooperation from political parties, voters, media and observers has been sought for the successful conduct of the election.