In Nepal, voting began today for the second phase of local-level polls. The polls are being held in the country after a gap of two decades is considered crucial for cementing democracy in the country.<br/><br/>More than 6.4 million people are eligible to vote in the second phase of polling in 35 districts of Provinces 1, 5 and 7 to elect more than 15,000 local representatives.<br/><br/>The first phase of local polls was held on May 14 in Provinces 3, 4 and 6.<br/><br/>Though the local polls were earlier scheduled for two phases, the second phase had to be postponed twice, and a third phase had to be declared, in a bid to accommodate the dissenting parties, including the Madhesis.