KATHMANDU, April 29: Suhang Nembang of the CPN-UML has maintained his lead with 12,405 votes in the Ilam-2 by-election, as per the latest tally.
Following closely behind is Dambar Khadka of the Nepali Congress with 7,882 votes.
UML leader Nembang elected HoR member from Ilam-2
In third position, independent candidate Dakendra Thegim has received 7,769 votes.
Similarly, Milan Limbu of Rastriya Swatantra Party, in fourth place, has received only 1,636 votes.