P S GOLAY
Prem Singh Tamang elected leader of SKM legislature party
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) legislators have re-elected Prem Singh Tamang as their Chief Ministerial candidate. Tamang announced that all 30 newly elected legislators signed a resolution designating him as the leader of the Legislature Party and Chief Ministerial candidate for the 11th Sikkim Legislative Assembly. SKM secured 31 out of 32 seats, while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) won just one seat
Sikkim: Ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) returns back to power for second consecutive term
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) wins 31 out of 32 seats in Sikkim, securing a second consecutive term. Opposition Sikkim Democratic Front wins only one seat. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expresses gratitude for the victory.
Sikkim assembly election 2024 result: SKM eyes landslide victory with 31 seats. Know all about founder Prem Singh Tamang here
As per the Election Commission of India, the ruling SKM is currently in the lead in 30 out of the 32 assembly seats in Sikkim, with the SDF ahead in one constituency. Vote counting for all 32 seats in Sikkim commenced at 6 am on Sunday, under stringent security measures, as reported by officials. Prem Singh Tamang, the Chief Minister and candidate of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), held a lead of approximately 6,443 votes over his closest SDF competitor, Som Nath Poudyal, in the Rhenock assembly constituency. Similarly, in the Soreng Chakung Assembly constituency, Tamang maintained a lead of 2,052 votes over his nearest SDF rival, A D Subba.
Sikkim CM P S Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-Chakung
Sikkim Chief Minister and SKM supremo Prem Singh Tamang is contesting from Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock assembly seats in the upcoming elections instead of Poklok-Kamrang. He is banking on his government's welfare measures to win, facing a multi-cornered contest. The elections for the Sikkim Assembly and Lok Sabha seat will take place on April 19.
Bhaichung Bhutia says open to joining Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front
Former footballer and politician Bhaichung Bhutia has expressed openness to joining the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) led by former chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling. Talks are currently underway, and Bhutia stated that details will be provided once they are finalised. The fate of Bhutia's own party, the Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP), is also being discussed within the party. Bhutia has been holding meetings with Chamling to develop a common strategy against the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) led by Chief Minister P S Golay.
People of Sikkim yearn for clean governance, says footballer-turned-politician Bhaichung Bhutia
He said there is a strong possibility of an electoral alliance between the two parties which had also joined hands on another key demand - introducing an Inner Line Permit (ILP) which would restrict visitors and settlers in the pristine state wedged between West Bengal, Nepal and China.
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Government to slap case of attempt to murder under section 307 IPC against those who attempt to enter the Sikkim illegally: CM P.S. Golay
The chief minister in Gangtok on Thursday said that if someone fears that that he will have to undergo 14 day quarantine for entering Sikkim and illegally makes attempt to come inside the state, he will be booked under section 307 IPC (attempt to murder).
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