In Nepal 24 candidates have been elected unopposed for the National Assembly, the upper house of the parliament.

Now 52 candidates are in fray for the election of remaining 32 seats of National Assembly scheduled on February 7. According to Election Commission after withdrawal of names 24 candidates elected uncontested out of 56.All 8 members from Province 2 have been elected unopposed. The Upper House will have total 59 members.

All seven provinces will elect 8 members each through an Electoral College comprising of members of State Assemblies and chief and deputy chiefs of local bodies. Remaining 3 members will be appointed by the President on recommendation of the government.