Kathmandu: The CPN-Maoist, which has already emerged as the single largest party in the historic Nepal polls, has secured 50 per cent of the directly elected seats under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system.

The Maoists won 120 seats of the total 240 seats, which brings them one seat short of majority.

The Nepali Congress secured second position with 37 seats while the CPN-UML was third with 33 seats, according to the Election Commission.

Out of the total declared 238 seats so far, the Madhesi People's Right Forum got 28 seats, Terai Madhes Democratic Party 9 seats, Sadbhavana Party 4 seats, and others seven seats.

In two constituencies where counting is in progress, MPRF is leading.

The Maoists are also leading in the Proportionate Voting system with 30.27 per cent, followed by Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and MPRF.

The 335 seats of the PR system will be divided among different parties in proportion with the votes they secured under the PR system.

All the results under the FPTP system will be out within a day and a week's time is given to all political parties to submit the names of the victorious candidates under the PR system. The Election Commission will then publish the final list of elected representatives.

Maoist Chairman Prachanda has already said that he will head the new government and cooperation will be sought from other elected political factions, including Nepali Congress and CPN-UML to form the new ministry.
Source : PTI