SKM ends Chamling’s 25-year rule
5 years, 7 months ago

SKM ends Chamling’s 25-year rule

The Hindu  

After five consecutive terms in power, the seemingly invincible Sikkim Democratic Front, led by the country’s longest-serving Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, suffered a dramatic defeat at the hands of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha led by Prem Singh Golay, a former SDF strongman and one-time close aide of Chamling. In a nail-biting finish, the SKM, riding on a “parivartan” wave, won 17 of the 32 Assembly seats, including the Sangha seat, and the SDF secured 15 seats. The SKM also won the lone Lok Sabha seat in the State, with its candidate, Indra Hang Subba, beating his SDF rival, Dek Bahadur Katwal, by 12,433 votes. While the SDF’s election plank was peace, stability and development in the last 25 years, the SKM focussed on the rising anti-incumbency sentiment and allegations of corruption and nepotism against the ruling party.

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Uncontested Bypoll Victory: A Worrying Trend for Democracy in Sikkim
2 months, 1 week ago

Uncontested Bypoll Victory: A Worrying Trend for Democracy in Sikkim

ABP News  

Uncontested bypolls raise concerns about democracy in Sikkim. The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won two bypolls, Soren-Chakhung and Namchi-Singhithang, uncontested this week. This follows the withdrawal of two candidates from the main opposition party, the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), and highlights an unhealthy sign for democracy in a multi-party democracy.

SKM head Prem Singh Tamang to take oath as Sikkim Chief Minister today
7 months ago

SKM head Prem Singh Tamang to take oath as Sikkim Chief Minister today

India Today  

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang is set to take oath as chief minister of the Himalayan state for a second straight term on Monday, officials said. Governor Lakshman Acharya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Tamang and his Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at Paljor stadium here, they said. Tamang, 56, who spearheaded …

SKM sweeps Sikkim, BJP bags 3rd Arunachal term
7 months, 1 week ago

SKM sweeps Sikkim, BJP bags 3rd Arunachal term

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh and the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha in Sikkim secured landslide victories in the assembly elections held on April 19, according to results declared on Sunday. In Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP won 46 out of the total 60 seats, with chief minister Pema Khandu, who has been in power since 2016, expected to continue …

SKM records landslide victory in Sikkim polls; CM calls BJP ‘close partner’
7 months, 1 week ago

SKM records landslide victory in Sikkim polls; CM calls BJP ‘close partner’

Hindustan Times  

Sikkim’s ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha secured a landslide victory in the assembly elections on Sunday, winning 31 of the Himalayan state’s 32 seats that went to polls on April 19 along with the sole Lok Sabha constituency. Sikkim chief minister and SKM chief Prem Singh Tamang speaks with the media after his party's landslide victory in the state assembly elections …

State Polls: BJP Retains Power In Arunachal Pradesh, SKM Sweeps Sikkim | ABP News
7 months, 1 week ago

State Polls: BJP Retains Power In Arunachal Pradesh, SKM Sweeps Sikkim | ABP News

ABP News  

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha or SKM on Sunday returned to power in the state for a second consecutive term winning 31 seats in the 32-member assembly.The Sikkim Democratic Front or SDF which had ruled Sikkim for 25 years till 2019 won a lone seat.In Arunachal Pradesh, the ruling BJP retained power sweeping the state with 46 seats in the 60 …

Analysis: Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections results | Watch
7 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections results | Watch

The Hindu  

Join us for a live discussion on June 2 as we analyse the recent election results and their implications for Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. We will be joined by The Hindu’s Rahul Karmakar and experts, Tongam Rina, Deputy Editor, The Arunachal Times, and Amit Patro, the editor of Sikkim Express, and will provide in-depth insights into the political landscape and …

Assembly Elections 2024: Sikkim Assembly results at a glance
7 months, 1 week ago

Assembly Elections 2024: Sikkim Assembly results at a glance

The Hindu  

The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha increased its tally to 31 seats in the Assembly elections 2024, up from 17 in 2019. Since 2014, when SDF first contested in the elections, the party has unseated the SKM from the Assembly. This year, that share widened to 31.01 percentage points, with the SKM winning 58.38% of the votes and the SDF 27.37%. …

Sikkim’s ruling SKM heading for landslide victory in assembly polls
7 months, 1 week ago

Sikkim’s ruling SKM heading for landslide victory in assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Silliguri: Sikkim’s ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha appeared to be heading for a landslide victory as it was leading at 31 of the state’s 32 assembly seats where elections were held on April 19. Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay The Bharatiya Janata Party is an ally of SKM. At the end of second round of counting, SKM, led by …

Tenzing Norbu Lamtha: the lone candidate who clinched a win for SDF in Sikkim
7 months, 1 week ago

Tenzing Norbu Lamtha: the lone candidate who clinched a win for SDF in Sikkim

The Hindu  

With a margin of only 1,314 votes, Tenzing Norbu Lamtha of the Sikkim Democratic Front party won the Shyari seat on June 2, as results for the Sikkim Assembly continued to pour in. For the SDF, which once was on a winning streak in Sikkim, Shyari is emerging to be the only seat that the party will be winning this …

Sikkim Assembly election 2024: SDF chief Pawan Kumar Chamling loses both seats
7 months, 1 week ago

Sikkim Assembly election 2024: SDF chief Pawan Kumar Chamling loses both seats

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and Sikkim Democratic Front supremo Pawan Kumar Chamling, lost both the seats he was contesting from in the 32-member Sikkim Assembly as results were declared on June 2. Sikkim Assembly election 2024 results live updates According to the Election Commission of India data, the SKM won 19 Assembly seats and was leading in 12 other constituencies. The …

Sikkim Assembly Elections 2024 Result: SKM Maintains Lead On 24 Seats, SDM Trails In Early Trends
7 months, 1 week ago

Sikkim Assembly Elections 2024 Result: SKM Maintains Lead On 24 Seats, SDM Trails In Early Trends

ABP News  

With the curtians drawn on the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Saturday, the counting of votes for the 32 Assembly seats in Sikkim has begun today amid tight security arrangements. According to the Election Commission, the early trends suggest Sikkim Krantikari Morcha is leading on with 24 seats and Sikkim Democratic Front has bagged just one seat. Chief Minister Prem …

Assembly Elections 2024 Results LIVE: BJP Bags 46 Seats, SKM Sweeps Sikkim
7 months, 1 week ago

Assembly Elections 2024 Results LIVE: BJP Bags 46 Seats, SKM Sweeps Sikkim

ABP News  

Assembly Elections 2024 Results Live Updates: Hello and welcome to this space brought to you by ABP Live. The results of the elections to the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh and 32-member Sikkim State Assemblies are scheduled to be declared on June 2, two days ahead of the Lok Sabha poll outcomes. Other parties included the Nationalist Congress Party with 14 candidates, …

Near clean sweep for SKM in Sikkim election, predicts Axis My India exit poll
7 months, 1 week ago

Near clean sweep for SKM in Sikkim election, predicts Axis My India exit poll

India Today  

The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha is expected to retain power in the state, securing 24-30 seats in the 32-member state assembly, according to the India Today-Axis My India exit poll results. The BJP is likely to get 0-2 seats in the state, while others will secure 1-6 seats, according to the exit poll results. In 2019, the SKM, led by …

Sikkim Assembly elections results: SKM retains power with landslide victory, wins 31 of 32 seats
7 months, 1 week ago

Sikkim Assembly elections results: SKM retains power with landslide victory, wins 31 of 32 seats

India TV News  

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-led Sikkim Krantikari Morcha on Sunday retained power in the Himalayan state for the second consecutive term as it won 31 seats in the 32-member assembly. Pawan Kumar Chamling loses Poklok Kamrang, Namcheybung assembly seats Former Sikkim chief minister and SDF supremo Pawan Kumar Chamling lost to SKM nominees in both Poklok Kamrang and Namcheybung assembly …

Sikkim Elections: All Eyes On June 2 As 67.95% Voters Seal Fate For 32-Member Assembly
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sikkim Elections: All Eyes On June 2 As 67.95% Voters Seal Fate For 32-Member Assembly

ABP News  

New Delhi: Polling for the 32-member Assembly in Sikkim concluded peacefully with approximately 67.95 percent of the 4.64 lakh eligible voters casting their votes on Friday. READ | Sporadic Incidents Of Violence, Intimidation In Bengal LS Seats As Phase 1 Polling Draws To A Close — Top Points Disparities in voter turnouts between Lok Sabha and Assembly elections were majorly …

Sikkim Assembly elections | Chief Minister Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-Chakung
9 months ago

Sikkim Assembly elections | Chief Minister Tamang contesting from two seats, including old bastion Soreng-Chakung

The Hindu  

Sikkim Chief Minister and SKM supremo Prem Singh Tamang is contesting from two Assembly seats — Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock — instead of Poklok-Kamrang constituency which he won in 2019. Mr. Tamang is banking on welfare measures of his government like free LPG cylinder to all households every quarter, Rs 40,000 annual cash transfer to the women head of family under …

Sikkim Assembly elections | Pawan Chamling alleges that he was pushed by SKM workers in Namchi
9 months ago

Sikkim Assembly elections | Pawan Chamling alleges that he was pushed by SKM workers in Namchi

The Hindu  

Sikkim Democratic Front president and former chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling on April 8, 2024 claimed that he was pushed by rival Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supporters during campaigning in Namchi district. In the purported video, Chamling was seen campaigning for SDF's Namchi-Singhithang candidate Bimal Rai at Namchi Bazar as SKM workers campaigning for Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang's wife Krishna …

BJP ends alliance with SKM; to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Sikkim alone
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP ends alliance with SKM; to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Sikkim alone

The Hindu  

March 23, 2024 09:06 pm | Updated 09:17 pm IST - Gangtok The BJP on March 23 called off its alliance with the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha and announced that the party would go alone in the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the Himalayan State. Mr. Thapa said that he told the central leadership that the State unit …

Former officers, MLA join ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Former officers, MLA join ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha

The Hindu  

A couple of retired bureaucrats and former leaders of the rival Sikkim Democratic Front joined the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha at an event in West Sikkim district’s Dentam on March 20. Those who joined the SKM in the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang included former Sports and Youth Affairs Secretary Raju Basnett, former Rural Development Department Secretary Chewang …

Golay wins, BJP-SKM alliance sweeps bypoll in Sikkim
5 years, 2 months ago

Golay wins, BJP-SKM alliance sweeps bypoll in Sikkim

The Hindu  

The BJP-Sikkim Krantikari Morcha alliance has swept the bypolls in Sikkim, winning all the three Assembly seats that went to the polls. Mr. Golay secured 10,585 votes, while his nearest rival Moses Rai of Sikkim Democratic Front secured 1,858. Former Indian football captain and Hamro Sikkim working president Bhaichung Bhutia, who also contested from Gangtok, finished fourth after securing 578 …

Brisk, peaceful polls in Sikkim
5 years, 2 months ago

Brisk, peaceful polls in Sikkim

India TV News  

Brisk polling is recorded in the first six hours in the three Sikkim Assembly constituencies where bye-elections are underway on Monday, election officials said. Golay is trying his luck as the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha candidate, 54.83 per cent votes were cast till 1 p.m. SKM president Golay has to win the election to continue in office. Golay is up …

In Sikkim, BJP ties up with SKM party for 21 Oct Assembly bypolls; saffron party to contest from Gangtok, Martam-Rumtek seats
5 years, 3 months ago

In Sikkim, BJP ties up with SKM party for 21 Oct Assembly bypolls; saffron party to contest from Gangtok, Martam-Rumtek seats

Firstpost  

Gangtok: The BJP, which drew a blank in the Sikkim Assembly elections earlier this year, has tied up with the ruling SKM in the state for the 21 October by-polls to three Assembly seats. Addressing a joint press meet here on Saturday, BJP’s Sikkim in-charge Nitin Navin said the two parties have decided to work together to speed up development …

Day after 10 SDF MLAs join BJP, two others join SKM; ex-CM Pawan Kumar Chamling lone legislator left from party
5 years, 5 months ago

Day after 10 SDF MLAs join BJP, two others join SKM; ex-CM Pawan Kumar Chamling lone legislator left from party

Firstpost  

A day after its 10 MLAs joined BJP, Sikkim Democratic Front, suffered further jolt Wednesday when two other legislators of the party switched over to the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha Gangtok: A day after its 10 MLAs joined BJP, Sikkim Democratic Front, suffered further jolt Wednesday when two other legislators of the party switched over to the ruling Sikkim Krantikari …

Politics Live | Two SDF MLAs cross over to SKM, Chamling lone legislator of the party
5 years, 5 months ago

Politics Live | Two SDF MLAs cross over to SKM, Chamling lone legislator of the party

The Hindu  

Sikkim Two SDF MLAs cross over to ruling SKM, ex-CM Chamling lone legislator of the party now A day after its 10 MLAs joined BJP, Sikkim Democratic Front, suffered further jolt Wednesday when two other legislators of the party switched over to the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha. - PTI New Delhi ’Fun and frolic’ in Corbett will not solve grave …

Boost for BJP: 10 MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front join party, danger ahead for ex-CM Pawan Chamling
5 years, 5 months ago

Boost for BJP: 10 MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front join party, danger ahead for ex-CM Pawan Chamling

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has received another shot in the arm as 10 MLAs of the Sikkim Democratic Front have joined the BJP today in New Delhi. The 10 MLAs of the Sikkim Democratic Front joined the BJP today in presence of BJP's working president JP Nadda and BJP general secretary Ram Madhav. Delhi: 10 MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front …

Prem Singh Tamang, aka PS Golay, sworn in as Sikkim CM: SKM chief was convicted of corruption under Chamling govt
5 years, 7 months ago

Prem Singh Tamang, aka PS Golay, sworn in as Sikkim CM: SKM chief was convicted of corruption under Chamling govt

Firstpost  

Prem Singh Tamang, Sikkim’s chief minister, had been accused of misappropriating funds to the tune of Rs. The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha president Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as PS Golay, took oath as the new Chief Minister of Sikkim on Monday. An SKM delegation led by Tamang called on the governor Ganga Prasad at Raj Bhawan on Saturday and staked …

SKM leaders meet Sikkim Governor, stake claim to form government
5 years, 7 months ago

SKM leaders meet Sikkim Governor, stake claim to form government

The Hindu  

A Sikkim Krantikari Morcha delegation led by its president P.S. Speaking to the media on the Raj Bhawan premises after meeting the Governor, Mr. Golay said his party has requested Mr. Prasad to invite the SKM to form the next government in Sikkim. SKM sources said its Legislature Party has authorised Mr. Golay to decide on the Chief Minister’s issue. …

Poor Kerala Lok Sabha election results cost CPM 'national party' status, put Left's future in jeopardy
5 years, 7 months ago

Poor Kerala Lok Sabha election results cost CPM 'national party' status, put Left's future in jeopardy

Firstpost  

The CPM and BJP had laughed off exit poll predictions that the Congress and its allies in Kerala may bag between 13 and 15 seats, but the actual results have stunned them The Communist Party of India -led Left Democratic Front and the Bharatiya Janata Party had laughed off exit poll predictions that the Congress and its allies in Kerala …

Close contest in Sikkim as SKM, SDF fight it out
5 years, 7 months ago

Close contest in Sikkim as SKM, SDF fight it out

The Hindu  

The trends of counting in the Sikkim Assembly elections on Thursday indicated a close contest, with the Opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha leading over the incumbent Sikkim Demorcatic Front which has been in power in the State for 25 years. As per the trends available, Pawan Chamling’s SDF has secured more votes at 47.58%, marginally higher than the SKM led by …

Sikkim results: After 25 years, Chamling loses; to SKM
5 years, 7 months ago

Sikkim results: After 25 years, Chamling loses; to SKM

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After 25 years of undisputed rule in Sikkim, Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front lost to Sikkim Krantikari Morcha. For the past 25 years, people of Sikkim have showered incessant love for the ruling ‘Sikkim Democratic Front’ in the state, making its chief—Pawan Kumar Chamling—the longest serving CM of India. Previous results for Sikkim Assembly elections 2014 SDF- 22 SKM - …

A quarter century of Chamling is on test in Sikkim
5 years, 9 months ago

A quarter century of Chamling is on test in Sikkim

Firstpost  

Chamling is 68 and has been the uncrowned king of this erstwhile Himalayan kingdom since 1994 Gangtok: NH10 is the main road into Sikkim, running along the emerald-green waters of the Teesta as it winds through the town of Melli on the state’s border with West Bengal. Pockmarked with potholes that are a jarring reminder of West Bengal’s poor economic …

BJP blames SKM for backing out of pre-poll alliance in Sikkim
5 years, 9 months ago

BJP blames SKM for backing out of pre-poll alliance in Sikkim

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha for backing out of the alliance between the two parties for inexplicable reasons a few days after making a firm commitment on the issue. “We were ready to accommodate most of the demands by the SKM leadership to sew up an alliance for the Sikkim Assembly and …

Lok Sabha Election 2019, Sikkim profile: SDF, SNC, HSP in poll fray to win state's lone parliamentary seat
5 years, 9 months ago

Lok Sabha Election 2019, Sikkim profile: SDF, SNC, HSP in poll fray to win state's lone parliamentary seat

Firstpost  

The northeastern state of Sikkim, which shares its borders with Bhutan and Tibet, has a lone parliamentary seat and 32 Assembly seats. This year, Sikkim is one of the four states holding simultaneous elections for its lone Lok Sabha seat as well as its Assembly constituencies. Roughly 6.1 lakh people residing in this state have swayed between Chief Minister Pawan …

BJP forges alliance with SKM for Sikkim elections
5 years, 10 months ago

BJP forges alliance with SKM for Sikkim elections

The Hindu  

The BJP on Friday forged an alliance with opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha to contest the coming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the State. The details of seat sharing between the two parties would be announced soon, BJP’s Sikkim in-charge Nitin Nabin said. “The two parties have decided to form an alliance for the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha polls …

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