Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML has chosen Dr Surendra Manandhar as its candidate for the mayoral position in the upcoming by-election in Kirtipur Municipality.
The position has been vacant since July 26, following the passing of Raj Kumar Nakarmi, who had been suffering from kidney ailments.
Dr Manandhar, a central committee member of CPN-UML, was selected unanimously for the position by the Kirtipur Municipal Committee of the party.
The Election Commission is holding by-elections on December 1 to fill vacant local positions nationwide.
A total of 41 positions, including two district coordination committee chiefs; one mayor, one deputy mayor, and 21 municipal ward chairs; and two chairs, four vice-chairs, and 10 ward chairs of rural municipalities, are lying vacant.
