22 Sept, Gaushala: Rastriya Janata Party (RJP)-Nepal has won the election in Matihani Municipality of Mahottari district.

Election Officer Shambhu Gautam said mayoral candidate Hari Prasad Mandal got victory with 3,403 votes. His nearest rival Mojim Rain got 1,597 votes.

Similarly, Shiva Devi Sah from the same party won the election to the post of deputy-mayoral receiving 3,170 votes. Her nearest contender Jumeda Khatun of the Nepali Congress got 1,648 votes.