SURUNGA (JHAPA): CPN-UML candidate has won the post of Chairperson of Kamal Rural Municipality through a lucky draw after two candidates obtained equal number of votes. Nepali Congress candidate Hukum Singh Rai and Menuka Kafle of CPN-UML were tied at 8,225 votes each. The decision was taken through a lucky draw based on a consensus among the parties and as provided in the election regulation. Election Officer Prem Prasad Luitel shared that UML candidate Kafle emerged victorious on the basis of a lucky draw carried out as per the agreement among the parties. Likewise, UML candidate Benu Shivakoti registered victory to the post of vice-chairperson of the rural municipality with 9,418 votes.