UML’s Thapa takes early lead

UML candidate Asmita Thapa is leading with 1,405 votes ​​​​after counting five wards of Likhu Rural Municipality.

RSP’s Bishwaraj Pokharel got 945 votes, while Congress’ Kumar Luintel received 683 and CPN’s Ambir Gurung 543 votes. Four wards are yet to be counted.