KHOTANG, July 1: Nepali Congress (NC) candidate Bhupendra Rai has emerged victorious in the race for the chief of Diprung Rural Municipality with 2902 votes defeating his nearest rival CPN-UML candidate Arjun Roka who secured 1802 votes.
NC ahead with 609 votes in Diprung Rural Municipality

Likewise, NC candidate Sapana Rai 1981 who obtained votes has won the race for the deputy chief defeating her closest rival CPN-UML candidate Ambika Rai who got 1981 votes.