The newly-elected MLAs of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) have passed a resolution to elect Prem Singh Tamang as their legislature party leader and stake claim to form the next government. After Tamang submitted the resolution to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, he asked Tamang to continue as the chief minister for the time being. The SKM won 31 out of 32 seats in the assembly elections, making Tamang the clear choice for the CM post.
The recent Assembly elections in Sikkim saw the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) emerge victorious with a stunning 31 out of 32 seats. This victory marks the second consecutive defeat for the once-dominant Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). Despite the SKM and the BJP contesting separately, SKM chief Prem Singh Tamang stated that his party is still a part of the BJP-led NDA. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tamang on Twitter and expressed his desire to work together for the progress of Sikkim. Tamang responded with a commitment to continue development efforts and gratitude for Modi's support. The lone SDF candidate to win was Tenzing Norbu Lamtha, while Tamang's wife, Krishna Kumari Rai, also secured a seat.
With votes being counted in the assembly elections of 50 seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 30 seats in Sikkim, the BJP has emerged victorious for the third time in a row in Arunachal Pradesh, securing a majority with 33 seats out of 60. The Election Commission officials have reported a massive security cover in place during the vote counting process. The BJP's victory in Arunachal Pradesh marks a significant win for the party in the Northeastern state.
The ruling BJP in Arunachal Pradesh has already secured a majority with 10 seats unopposed and currently has a lead in 22 other seats in the state's 60-member assembly. While the National People's Party is ahead in two seats and Congress' Chatu Longri is heading for victory in Miao constituency, the fate of 133 candidates will be decided today with final results expected by 11:30 am. Counting is also underway in Sikkim where the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha is currently leading in 30 seats. Stay tuned for updates on the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections.
The ruling party in Sikkim, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has taken a lead in 27 out of the 32 assembly seats, as per initial trends by the Election Commission. Former Chief Minister and SDF supremo Pawan Kumar Chamling is trailing behind the SKM candidate Raju Basnet from Namcheybung seat. The counting of votes began at 6 am under tight security arrangements, with postal ballots being counted first and EVM votes to follow. SKM's Sonam Lama is also leading by a small margin against BJP's Tseten Tashi Bhutia in Sangha.
The initial results for the assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim are being revealed, with the BJP and SKM having a strong lead. The two states went to polls on April 19, but the counting of votes was postponed to today due to the end of their legislative assembly terms. The BJP and SKM are vying for a majority in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, respectively, with both parties having confident in their potential victory. Stay updated with the latest news, candidate information, and ground reports on the Lok Sabha elections of 2024 by visiting NDTV.com.