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.