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Municipal election for Dhangadhi took place on 13 May 2022, with all 97 positions up for election across 19 wards.[1][2] The electorate elected a mayor, a deputy mayor, 19 ward chairs and 76 ward members. An indirect election will also be held to elect five female members and an additional three female members from the Dalit and minority community to the municipal executive.[3][4]
Independent candidate Gopal Hamal was elected mayor of the sub-metropolitan city defeating incumbent mayor Nrip Bahadur Wad of the Nepali Congress. Congress however regained control of the council.[5]
- ^ Article 215(6) of the Constitution of Nepal (September 20, 2015)
- ^ "Government announces local level elections for May 13". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- ^ Article 216(4) of the Constitution of Nepal (September 20, 2015)
- ^ यसरी चुनिँदै छन् स्थानीय प्रतिनिधि, कार्यपालिकाभन्दा व्यवस्थापिका ठूलो. Setopati. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "Independent candidate Gopal Hamal wins in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2022-05-23.