Kathmandu, October 12
Ramhari Khatiwada and Ajaya Babu Shivakoti have maintained their lead in the open-category race for joint general secretary at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention.
Nine candidates are competing for the open-category positions, with two set to be elected.
After 2,390 votes were counted, Khatiwada secured 1,075 votes, while Siwakoti was in second place with 772 votes.
Dilliram Subedi stood third with 583 votes, followed by Devendra Raj Kadel with 499 votes.
Bikash Koirala received 394 votes, while Rajiv Dhungana secured 353 votes.
Ramesh Prasad Dhamala received 282 votes, Amrit Kumar Aryal 257 votes and Biml Raj Chhetri 93 votes.
