56 candidates vying for post of KMC’s mayor

KATHMANDU, April 26: A Total 56 candidacies have been filed for the post of mayor in Kathmandu Metropolis for the coming local level polls scheduled for May 13. Similarly, the number of candidacies filed for the post of deputy mayor stands at 31.

Among 56 candidates, 21 represent political parties while 35 are independent members. Of the total candidates for mayor, eight are women.