The loss in Manang can be attributed to the migration of the general population into Ktm who did not come back to vote from their hometowns in Upper Manang.  Also, Manang jilla is made outta many other areas which though classified as Manang are totally different from what Manages are...Most of these peeps are Hindus, they have different socio-religious customs and they DO NOT SPEAK Manange.  This loss is a BIG blow to the NC and I'm appalled that the Manang peeps (the Lower Manang) have voted for a commie to lead and represent them.  BTW, the Manange peeps who the folks in Ktm know as Manange are the ones from Upper Manang only.  The lower Manang peeps it seems have made life harder for themselves...IF we have a next election, this loss could assure that more peeps from Ktm would go back to vote and make Palten win this time around!!  Fugck da Maoists!!