KATHMANDU — The counting of votes for the 27th Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) is set to commence at 12:00 noon today.

Voting took place on Saturday across 36 polling stations within and outside the Kathmandu Valley. According to Chief Electoral Officer Senior Advocate Ram Krishna Nirala, ballot boxes from all out-of-valley stations have safely arrived in Kathmandu, clearing the way for vote counting to begin as scheduled.

Out of 9,957 eligible voters, approximately 80 percent participated in the election to choose the 25-member executive committee. A total of 57 candidates are in the fray for various positions.

The key contest is between Senior Advocate Prof. Dr. Bijay Prasad Mishra and Senior Advocate Raman Kumar Shrestha, who are both vying for the post of Chairperson. In Dr. Mishra’s panel, Senior Advocate Kedar Prasad Koirala has been fielded for the position of General Secretary, while Advocate Yagya Mani Neupane is contesting for the same post under Shrestha’s panel.

The final results are expected to shape the leadership and direction of the Nepal Bar Association for the coming term.