Vote counting begins in Kathmandu Metropolitan City

The vote counting of mayoral elections in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has begun.

Though the Election Commission had planned to start the counting from late Friday night, it was delayed due to the dispute among the candidates.

Vote counting of Kathmandu Metropolitan City started at around 10 am in City Hall.

Nepali Congress leader Srijana Singh, CPN-UML leader Keshav Sthapit  and Samiksha Baskota from Bibeksheel Sajha Party are vying for the post of mayor.

Balen Shah is an independent candidate.