CHITWAN, Nov 21: CPN-UML's Krishna Bhakta Pokharel has taken the lead in the first-past-the-post election in Chitwan-2. By the time 100 votes were counted, Krishna Bhakta Pokharel garnered 264 votes.
Umesh Shrestha of Nepali Congress is second with 236 votes followed by Ravi Lamichhane of Rastriya Swatantra Party with 43 votes.