India

Sikkim Assembly Election 2024: SKM Leads Early Vote Count

The fate of Sikkim’s political landscape hangs in the balance as the counting of votes for the 2024 Sikkim Assembly election kicked off at 6 AM today.

In the initial wave of vote counting, the ruling party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), under the leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, has surged ahead, leading in 31 out of 32 seats.

With aspirations to maintain their grip on power in the state, Chief Minister Tamang has been assertively campaigning across the region, aiming to secure another term for his party.

The halfway mark in the Sikkim assembly stands at 17 seats, indicating a significant lead for SKM at this juncture.

In stark contrast, the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is currently only leading in one seat, marking a challenging start for the party in this electoral battle.

The electoral contest in Sikkim witnessed a multi-cornered fight, with candidates from various political factions vying for supremacy.

Alongside SKM and SDF, contenders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and Citizen Action Party-Sikkim (CAP-S) were also in the fray, adding layers of complexity to the electoral dynamics.

Prior to the election, numerous exit polls had predicted a favorable outcome for SKM, foreseeing the party’s retention of power with a commanding majority.

If these early trends are indicative, it appears that the predictions might materialize into reality.

As the counting progresses, all eyes are on the final tally, which will ultimately determine the direction in which Sikkim’s political trajectory will steer in the coming years.

The citizens await with bated breath as the suspense unfolds in this critical electoral battleground.

Also Read: BJP Leads In Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections Amid Tight Security

Mankrit Kaur

Recent Posts

Renowned Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away At 72; PM Modi Expresses Condolences

PM Modi expressed sorrow over Sinha’s death. "The passing of Sharda Sinha ji is deeply…

4 hours ago

US Election: India Confident Of Strong US Relations And Quad Continuity, Says Jaishankar

Jaishankar noted that the US-India relationship has flourished under both Democratic and Republican leadership, including…

4 hours ago

Sanskriti Diwas Marks 98th Birth Anniversary Of Kashiraj Dr Vibhuti Narayan Singh

Program coordinator Chakravarti Vijay Navad announced that 11 prominent individuals received the Kashiraj Dr. Vibhuti…

5 hours ago

Mallikarjun Kharge Slams ‘Batenge Toh Katenge’ Slogan During Jharkhand Campaign

Kharge emphasized that the BJP leaders promote divisive rhetoric as part of their agenda. He…

6 hours ago

Police Arrest Two In Fake Marriage Certificate Racket In Name Of Arya Samaj

DCP Nagar Abhishek Bharti revealed that five couples, including Shivani and Shrikant Yadav, recently filed…

7 hours ago

India And Nigeria Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation In Second Strategic Dialogue

Doval and Ribadu held detailed talks on challenges linked to terrorism and radicalization, including those…

7 hours ago