The political environment has adversely affected the Nepali movie industry. As the election result are being released, no Nepali movie is going to be released this week in theater.

Nepali film artists are also in a state of shock when the biggest party before election is seemingly the distinct third after Nepali Congress and CPN (UML), according the initial election result. Shocked Maoist have cried foul and have asked the counting to stop.

Prior to the election a number of film artists had joined political parties including Maoist, UML and Congress. Well known producer and Gopi Krishna theater owner Uddav Poudel is likely to loose in Kathmandu -4. Another producer, Ramesh Jung Rayamajhi (NC candidate) has lost from Morang-8 to UML candidate. Ramesh Jung has produced ‘Nai Na Bhannu La’, ‘Malai Man Paryo’ and upcoming ‘Santrash’.

Actress Rekha Thapa, who was supposed to be contesting at Parsa 1 has asked the party to accept the defeat. It seems, Maoist are also having tough time in Parsa.

KATHMANDU, Mangsir 6 - Nepali Congress leader and Narahari Acharya has emerged victorious from Kathmandu-5 after a tough battle with CPN-UML candidate Ishwor Pokhrel.

Acharya garnered 15364 votes while Pokhrel was a close second with 14723 votes.

Acharya had won from the same constituency in the earlier CA poll.

UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been defeated in Kathmandu-10 by Nepali Congress Rajan KC.

Dahal, who had won in 2008 election with 23,277 votes, could manage only third position with 12,852 votes. KC, who is about to begin victory rally in New Baneshwor, garnered 20,392 votes. CPN-UML's Surendra Manandhar was second with 13,615 votes.

As per the statistics provided by the Election Commission, Nepali Congress is leading in 67 places with UML following on 59. UCPN (Maoist) is front runner in 10 places followed by Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik on six places. Mahantha Thakur-led Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party is leading on four places.