Bhandari is leading the Nepali Congress vice-chair race, while Chaudhary is ahead in the inclusive category as convention vote counting continues.
Bhandari has taken the lead in the race for vice-chair at the Nepali Congress general convention, according to the latest vote counts. Chaudhary is ahead in the inclusive category.
Vote counting is continuing at the party's general convention, and the latest standings may change as more ballots are counted.
Nepal face Canada at Al Amerat Stadium in Oman at 11:45 am Nepali time in the final series of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign.
Nepalis across the country marked Ghatasthapana on Sunday by establishing the sacred pot, sowing jamara and worshipping Shailaputri, the first form of Navadurga.
Monasteries, temples and Shakti Peeths across the Kathmandu Valley have been decorated with colourful lights as devotees visit for evening worship ahead of Dashain and Tihar.