Heavyweights enter electoral race, while some sit out

Former prime ministers, party chiefs and popular mayors file nominations for the March polls.

Despite a few minor incidents, nominations for the March 5 elections concluded across the country largely peacefully on Tuesday. Several high-profile candidates from various political parties filed their nominations at the Election Commission’s offices in their respective constituencies. But some high-profile and familiar faces in the Nepali politics are also out of the race.