Rajib Khatry defeats Mahesh Basnet in Bhaktapur–2

His closest rival, CPN-UML candidate Mahesh Basnet, collected 10,717 votes.

By REPUBLICA

KATHMANDU, March 7: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Rajib Khatry has won in Bhaktapur–2, securing 42,333 votes.

His closest rival, CPN-UML candidate Mahesh Basnet, collected 10,717 votes. Standing in third position, Nepali Congress candidate Kabir Rana received 8,305 votes.

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