Kathmandu, Oct. 9 -- Nepal's largest opposition party, the Nepali Congress, on Friday is electing high-post officials a year ahead of the local polls after facing a setback in the March election.

Polls open on Friday morning to elect a new Central Working Committee, a day later than planned, with senior-most general convention representative Shobhakanta Baral casting the first ballot.

Delegates began lining up early to vote, reviving the enthusiasm of those who had waited in vain on Thursday. Some are keen to cast their ballots and head home in time to celebrate Dashain with their families.

"This is one of the processes that we are required to do at the convention in five years, but this is not only a regular event for us. We have just...