107 elected representatives’ positions vacant across Nepal, by-elections yet to be announced

A total of 107 positions held by elected representatives across the country are currently vacant, including 85 at the local level, 20 in provincial assemblies and two in the National Assembly. According to Election Commission Information Officer Suman Ghimire, the vacancies arose largely after local and provincial representatives resigned before completing their terms to contest the House of Representatives election held on March 5. Among those who resigned was Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Harka Sampang, who contested from Sunsari-1 and won the election.

Deputy Mayor Aindra Bikram Begha has since been running the sub-metropolitan city. Similarly, Bharatpur Metropolitan City Mayor Renu Dahal, Dhulikhel Mayor Ashok Byanju, Tikapur Municipality Mayor Ramlal Dagaura and Kaligandaki Rural Municipality Chair Khim Bahadur Thapa also resigned to contest the parliamentary election. Their positions remain vacant.

Several provincial assembly members also resigned to contest the House of Representatives election.