The voting of the first phase of the local level elections has commenced in three provinces of the country from 7 am today.

Voters are excited to bring governance to grassroots by voting their local representatives such as mayor, deputy mayor, village chiefs and ward officers.

The local level elections are being held in the country after 20 years.

Since early morning, people have reached their polling booths to cast their ballots.

Here is a photo feature by the post photographer Nimesh Jang Rai.