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 P.S. If Mr. Chamling’s party is able to get 17 seats, he will break his own record of being elected five consecutive terms and being the longest serving Chief Minister. The Hamro Sikkim Party of former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia, the BJP and the Congress did not get any considerable numbers.

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Uncontested Bypoll Victory: A Worrying Trend for Democracy in Sikkim
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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.

Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim chief minister for second term
7 months ago

Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim chief minister for second term

Hindustan Times  

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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  

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SKM sweeps Sikkim, BJP bags 3rd Arunachal term
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SKM sweeps Sikkim, BJP bags 3rd Arunachal term

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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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
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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 …

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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  

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7 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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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  

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7 months, 1 week ago

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ABP News  

Currently, BJP seems to be gaining majority in the trends related to Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections. 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. In Arunachal Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party held an advantage with 10 …

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7 months, 1 week ago

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ABP News  

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

ABP News  

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7 months, 1 week ago

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

India Today  

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BJP retains Arunachal for 2nd consecutive term, SKM's resounding win in Sikkim
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP retains Arunachal for 2nd consecutive term, SKM's resounding win in Sikkim

India Today  

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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 assembly polls: Counting of votes on Sunday
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sikkim assembly polls: Counting of votes on Sunday

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes polled in the assembly election in Sikkim will be held on Sunday, officials said. Voters will not give another chance to the SDF, whose 25-year-long tenure in the state was marred by corruption and nepotism.” Pawan Chamling, the SDF president and who was the longest serving chief minister of the country said: “Sikkim voters have realised …

Ladakh: Close fight expected between a Shia leader from Kargil and the Leh-based BJP candidate
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Hindustan Times  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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ABP News  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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ABP News  

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sikkim assembly election 2024 members constituency list total seats schedule and other details
8 months, 3 weeks ago

sikkim assembly election 2024 members constituency list total seats schedule and other details

ABP News  

The stage is set for the Sikkim Assembly Elections where 146 candidates are in fray for 32 assembly seats in the state. Sikkim Chief Minister and SKM supremo Prem Singh Tamang, former CM and SDF chief Pawan Kumar Chamling are among the 146 candidates who are contesting for 32 assembly seats. Key Candidates In Sikkim Assembly Polls CM Tamang, who …

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 …

Sangha: A Sikkim Assembly constituency not found in maps
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sangha: A Sikkim Assembly constituency not found in maps

The Hindu  

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Sikkim CM among 16 candidates to file nomination papers for assembly polls
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sikkim CM among 16 candidates to file nomination papers for assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Gangtok, Mar 26 Chief Minister Prem Singh Singh Tamang was among the 16 candidates who filed their nomination papers on Tuesday for the assembly elections in Sikkim. Citizen Action Party candidates Pem Dorjee Sherpa and Kaushal Lohagan filed nomination papers from Daramdin and Salghari-Zoom seats, respectively. Among the others who filed nomination papers were SDF's Gnawo Chopel from the Kabi …

Sikkim Assembly Polls: BJP announces 14 candidates for polls, three sitting MLAs resign
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sikkim Assembly Polls: BJP announces 14 candidates for polls, three sitting MLAs resign

The Hindu  

The BJP on March 24 announced 14 candidates for the polls to the 32-member Sikkim Assembly, even as its three outgoing MLAs resigned from the party. In the list of Assembly poll candidates released by the BJP in the national capital, the State unit president D.R. However, three outgoing BJP MLAs — Rajkumari Thapa, Sonam Venchungpa and Pinsto Namgyal Lepcha …

Sikkim Assembly Polls: Congress Releases First List Of 18 Candidates
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sikkim Assembly Polls: Congress Releases First List Of 18 Candidates

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday released its first list of 18 candidates for the upcoming Sikkim Assembly elections. Congress releases the first list of 18 candidates for the upcoming Sikkim Assembly polls pic.twitter.com/EfpaV3Sc10 — ANI March 23, 2024 Among the candidates were Kamal Lepcha from Yoksam Tashiding, Mangal Subba from Yangthang, Srayes Subba from Gyalshing Barmyak, Karma Loday Lepcha …

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 …

Sikkim Assembly election 2024 to be held on April 19: Here is complete schedule
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Sikkim Assembly election 2024 to be held on April 19: Here is complete schedule

Hindustan Times  

The voting for the 32-member Sikkim assembly will be held in a single phase, the Election Commission of India announced on Saturday. Sikkim assembly Follow Lok Sabha poll schedule LIVE Updates Here's the complete schedule for the Sikkim assembly polls: Issue of notification: March 20 Last date of notification: March 27 Scrutiny of nomination: March 28 Last date of withdrawal …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya Elections: CM Sangma’s Majority Dream Dashed; NPP’s Defeat Margin in 3 Seats Less than 100

News 18  

As predicted by exit polls, Meghalaya delivered a hung verdict as the counting of votes polled on February 27 took place on Thursday. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s National People’s Party emerged as the single-largest party winning 26 seats but fell short of the majority figure of 31 in the 60-member assembly. Congress and Trinamool Congress got 5 seats each while …

Left Front Is Banking On Young Faces To Win Back Tripura. Over 50% New Candidates This Time
1 year, 11 months ago

Left Front Is Banking On Young Faces To Win Back Tripura. Over 50% New Candidates This Time

ABP News  

Left Front convenor Narayan Kar declared in a press conference this week that the main Opposition CPI-led Left Front is going to contest 46 seats, leaving 13 for the Congress. Politburo member and former chief minister Manik Sarkar, who had ruled the state for 20 years continuously, is out of the contest this time as he now wants to concentrate …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to campaign against BJP during Gujarat Assembly election
2 years, 1 month ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to campaign against BJP during Gujarat Assembly election

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has decided to campaign against the BJP in the Gujarat Assembly elections, raising various issues of farmers. The SKM has also decided to launch a national campaign on the second anniversary of the farmers’ protests urging the Centre to implement all the promises it made before withdrawing the protests last December. Addressing a press conference, SKM …

Punjab Election 2022: Farmer groups SSM, SSP form alliance for upcoming polls
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab Election 2022: Farmer groups SSM, SSP form alliance for upcoming polls

India TV News  

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Punjab polls: Rajewal-led SSM enters into alliance with Chaduni faction
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab polls: Rajewal-led SSM enters into alliance with Chaduni faction

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh : The Balbir Singh Rajewal-led political outfit Sanyukt Samaj Morcha and Gurnam Singh Chaduni’s Sanyukt Sangharsh Party on Monday entered into a pre-poll arrangement for the February 20 Punjab assembly polls. The Balbir Singh Rajewal-led political outfit Sanyukt Samaj Morcha and Gurnam Singh Chaduni’s Sanyukt Sangharsh Party on Monday entered into a pre-poll arrangement for the February 20 Punjab …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha will not contest Punjab Assembly elections 2022
3 years ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha will not contest Punjab Assembly elections 2022

India Today  

Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella outfit representing farmers' unions, will not contest the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab, it said in a press release on December 25. The SKM issued an official statement over the political churning related to farmers’ organisations in Punjab, asking farm leaders and groups to not use SKM’s name for contesting Punjab polls. Using SKM’s name …

Farmer leaders announce Samyukt Samaj Morcha to contest Punjab polls
3 years ago

Farmer leaders announce Samyukt Samaj Morcha to contest Punjab polls

India Today  

The Punjab unit of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Saturday announced a new 'morcha' called Samyukt Samaj Morcha to contest the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. SAMYUKT KISAN MORCHA ISSUES A CLARIFICATION The Samyukt Kisan Morcha in a press statement clarified that it has nothing to do with today's declaration by some farmers organisations of Punjab to form a "Samyukt Samaj …

Kerala Elections 2021: BJP Secures Zero Seats, Trails Behind in Palakkad and Nemom
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Elections 2021: BJP Secures Zero Seats, Trails Behind in Palakkad and Nemom

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has faced a crushing defeat in the state of Kerala after it secured no seats in the 2021 Vidhan Sabha Elections. The party has trailed behind in Nemom, its only sitting seat as well as the constituency of Pallakad, where ‘Metro Man’ E Sreedharan was leading till the afternoon. Finance Minister of Kerala Thomas Isaac tweeted …

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 …

BJP is now main Oppn in Sikkim with 10 SDF MLAs joining fold
5 years, 5 months ago

BJP is now main Oppn in Sikkim with 10 SDF MLAs joining fold

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday opened its account in the Sikkim legislative assembly, with 10 out of the 13 MLAs of the Sikkim Democratic Front in the House joining the party. “All 10 MLAs of SDF have joined BJP and this is the first time that almost an entire legislative party has joined another political party. We have requested …

Ten MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front join BJP today at Delhi's party headquarters, in presence of Ram Madhav, JP Nadda
5 years, 5 months ago

Ten MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front join BJP today at Delhi's party headquarters, in presence of Ram Madhav, JP Nadda

Firstpost  

Ten MLAs of Sikkim Democratic Front joined BJP in presence of its working president JP Nadda and general secretary Ram Madhav New Delhi: In a major blow to former Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Changing, 10 of his Sikkim Democratic Front’s 13 MLAs on Tuesday merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party at party’s headquarters. The 10-MLAs headed by Dorjee Tshering Lepcha …

In Sikkim assembly, BJP zooms from 0 to 10 after inducting SDF lawmakers
5 years, 5 months ago

In Sikkim assembly, BJP zooms from 0 to 10 after inducting SDF lawmakers

Hindustan Times  

Ten MLAs of the Sikkim Democratic Front joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Monday, making the BJP the main opposition party in the northeastern state. SDF MLAs who joined the BJP include Dorjee Tshering Lepcha, Ugyen Tshering Gyatso, Narendra Kumar Subba, Dilli Ram Thapa, Karma Sonam Lepcha, Krishna Bahadur Rai, Tashi Thendup Bhutia, Farwanti Tamang, Pintso Namgyal …

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