Election Commission said the second phase of local bodies election in province 1, 5 and 7 are being conducted in a peaceful manner with people turning out in large numbers to elect their local representatives.

In a statement, EC Spokesperson Surya Prasad Sharma said 53 percent votes were cast on average in the three provinces by 1:30 pm on Wednesday. 

According to the latest details received by the Joint Election Operation Centre (JEOC), the Udayapur and Dadeldhura recorded the highest voter turnout of 65 percent. 

Likewise, 60 percent votes have been cast in tweleve districts including Solukhumbu, Bhojpur, and Khotang. 

Similarly, about 40 percent or over votes have been cast in other districts, EC said. 

Voting started from 7 am in the morning and will continue until 5 pm in 334 local units of provinces 1, 5 and 7.