Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates: SKM leading in 19 seats, SDF leading in 1 seat

Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024 Live: With counting of votes for the Sikkim Assembly elections beginning today, anticipation is high. The election, which was held on April 19, 2024, will begin counting its results from 6 am, with electoral authorities aiming to complete the process and announce the results for the 32 Assembly constituencies by 2 pm.

This year, Sikkim witnessed a voter turnout of 79.77%, a slight decline from the 2019 Assembly elections, as reported by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The Himalayan state has a total of 4.64 lakh registered voters.

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In this election battle for the 32 assembly seats, the main contenders are Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). Other significant parties in the fray include the BJP and the Congress. SKM is currently ruling the state with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at the helm. SKM is seeking to retain power for a second consecutive term, while the SDF, which dominated the state’s political landscape for 25 years until 2019, is making a bid to regain its former status.

To secure a majority and form the government, a party needs at least 17 seats. In the 2019 elections, SKM managed to win exactly 17 seats, which allowed Prem Singh Tamang to become the Chief Minister. On the other hand, the current SDF remained with 15 seats. This marked a significant turnaround from the 2014 elections, in which the SDF won 22 seats, giving Pawan Kumar Chamling a fifth consecutive term as chief minister.

As the count progresses, all eyes will be on whether SKM can hold their position or if SDF will make a strong comeback.

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Sikkim Election Results Live Updates: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) are the main contenders among the 32 assembly seats in Sikkim. BJP and Congress are also significant parties in the fray. Currently, SKM, led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, rules the state. SKM is aiming to retain power for a second consecutive term, while the SDF, which ruled for 25 years until 2019, is trying to make a comeback.

Key candidates in Sikkim
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (SKM)
Lall Bahadur Das (SKM)
Sanjeet Kharel (SKM)
Lok Nath Sharma (SKM)
Arun Kumar Upreti (SKM)
Sonam Lama (SKM)
former Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling (SDF)
Bhaichung Bhutia (SDF)
Sonam Gyatso Lepcha (SDF)
Hishey Lachungpa (SDF)
Dilli Ram Thapa (BJP)
Narendra Kumar Subba (BJP)

Key constituencies
Soreng-Chakung
Poklok-Kamrang
Barfung
Rhenock
Namchaybong
Gangtok
Burtuk from above
Rinchenpong
Yangthang