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Prime Minister Sushila Karki cast her vote at the Dhapasi Lower Secondary School Phaiamalchuli Voting Center in Kathmandu Constituency-5. 

Following her voting, she shared her thoughts with journalists, expressing her joy at the enthusiastic conduct of the elections. 

When asked about the elections occurring under her leadership, she remarked, "I have fulfilled my own duty; elections are taking place in the country, and I am extremely happy."

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called upon all voters to mandatorily exercise their voting rights. 

Today, via social media, she appealed to the general public to participate in the voting process, stating, "Esteemed sisters and brothers, today marks Fagun 21 (March 5), and I earnestly encourage you to visit the polling centers and cast your votes." 

Prime Minister Karki underscored the significance of each vote in shaping our future and expressed her appreciation to all voters for their patience and understanding during this peaceful electoral process.

Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal cast his vote at Nepal Police School polling Center in Shantipur, Ward No. 14, Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Chitwan. 

In a brief conversation with reporters after casting his vote, he voiced his optimism that the nation will progress towards prosperity following the elections. 

Dahal expressed his belief that voters will select candidates who prioritize the interests of the nation and its citizens. 

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari exercised his voting rights at Milan Vidya Mandir located in Ward No. 29 of Kathmandu Constituency-1. 

Similarly, Election Commissioner Dr Janaki Kumari Tuladhar cast her vote at the Mahendra Secondary School Voting Center in Sundar Bazaar Municipality-2, Lamjung, while another Election Commissioner Sagun Shamsher JBR participated in the voting process at the Dhapasi Lower Secondary School Voting Center in Tokha Municipality-4.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Party President Rabi Lamichhane cast his vote at the Kathmandu Upatyaka Drinking Water Limited (KUKL) Polling Center in Chucchipati. 

Prior to casting his vote, he addressed journalists, sharing his optimism that this election would pave the way for a political resolution in the country. 

President Lamichhane is a candidate for the House of Representatives elections from Chitwan Constituency-2. 

Similarly, senior leader Balendra Shah also cast his vote at the Annapurna School Polling Center in Gairigaun, Tinkune, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-9. 

Former mayor of KMC, Sah is a candidate from Jhapa District Constituency-5. 

Ujyalo   Nepal Party Chairman Kulman Ghising cast his vote at the Janakalyan Secondary School polling center, Mahankal in Kathmandu. 

He is running as a candidate for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections from Kathmandu Constituency-3. 

This electoral area has 64,479 registered voters. 

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez and US interior minister Doug Burgum have said the two countries will be working together to develop mining in the country, BBC reported. 

Burgum, who leads President Donald Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, met Rodriguez at the presidential palace in Caracas, in the second visit by a US secretary since the US strikes and seizure of Nicolás Maduro in January.

Venezuela has already changed its law to allow more foreign investment in its previously nationalised oil sector, according to BBC. 

A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan port officials have said, BBC reported. 

Russia accused Ukraine of targeting the Arctic Metagaz with "uncrewed sea drones" launched from the Libyan coast. 

Ukraine's SBU state security service has not commented on the allegation and the Libyan port authority said the cause of the fire was unclear, according to BBC.