UML will lead polls in province no 2, claims leader Khanal

JHAPA, Aug 7: Jhalnath Khanal, senior leader of CPN-UML has claimed that his party will lead in the local level election in province 2 as well.

“Addressing a press meet at Biratmod, Jhapa on Monday, leader Khanal said, “UML became the first party in the first and second round of local level election. We will retain our position as the largest party in the third round of election as well.”

“No one could stop us from becoming the first party,” he added.

The third round of election is scheduled in Province 2 on September 18.

On the occasion, Khanal further stating that the country is celebrating this year as the election year, added the election fever has gripped the country to conclude the remaining task of the constitution implementation.

He further said that the polls would be held in time at any cost. He also accused the government of dillydallying to announce date of provincial and federal elections.