Sikkim assembly election 2024 results highlights: Counting ends, SKM wins 31 out of 32 seats

Sikkim Election Result 2024 highlights: The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), led by Prem Singh Tamang, has shown a lead in the early trends.

Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: Chief minister and Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) supremo Prem Singh Tamang speaking to media after party's landslide victory. (PTI)

Sikkim Election Result 2024 highlights: The counting of votes in Sikkim for its Assembly election 2024 commenced at 6 am. In the early trends, the ruling party in the state, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), is leading and eyeing another term. In contrast, the opposition party, Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), has not been able to lead in more than one seat. Not just SKM and SDF, but candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and Citizen Action Party-Sikkim (CAP-S) were also in the fray during the Sikkim elections 2024....Read More

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• 2 Jun 2024, 04:31:35 PM IST

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: Sikkim BJP chief defeated

  Kala Rai, nominee of the ruling SKM, defeats Dilli Ram Thapa from the Upper Burtuk assembly constituency, Rai polls 6723 votes as against Thapa's 3755 votes.

• 2 Jun 2024, 04:03:58 PM IST

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: SKM supporters gather in Gangtok to celebrate party's victory

  Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) supporters gathered at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim, to celebrate the party's victory in the Sikkim Assembly elections.

  Led by chief minister Prem Singh Tamang, SKM secured 31 out of 32 Assembly seats, while Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) won only one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 03:35:02 PM IST

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: PM Modi expresses gratitude to BJP voters

• 2 Jun 2024, 03:10:49 PM IST

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: Ruling SDF wins 31 out of 32 seats

  Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) led by chief minister Prem Singh Tamang bags 31 seats out of 32 Assembly seats. Sikkim Democratic Front gets 1 seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 02:24:25 PM IST

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: Ex-Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling loses both seats

  Former Sikkim chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling lost both Poklok Kamrang and Namcheybung assembly seats he contested from, to SKM candidates.

• 2 Jun 2024, 01:46:04 PM IST

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: Tamang credits SKM's ‘5-year work’ for landslide victory

• 2 Jun 2024, 01:20:43 PM IST

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: SKM clinches 20 out of 32 seats, on its way for landslide victory

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has so far won 21 out of 32 seats, marking a landslide victory over the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). Here is the list of winners so far -

  Yuksom Tashiding (1) - Tshering Thendup Bhutia

  Yangthang (2) - Bhim Hang Limboo

  Rinchenpong (5) - Erung Tenzing Lepcha

  Salghari-Zoom (8) - Madan Cintury

  Poklok-Kamrang (10) - Bhoj Raj Rai

  Namchi-Singhithang (11) - Krishna Kumari Rai

  Melli (12) - Nar Bahadur Pradhan

  Namthang-Rateypani (13) - Sanjeet Kharel

  Temi-Namphing (14) - Bedu Singh Panth

  Khamdong-Singtam (17) - Nar Bahadur Dahal

  West Pendam (18) - Lall Bahadur Das

  Rhenock (19) - P.S. Tamang

  Chujachen (20) - Puran Kr. Gurung

  Gnathang-Machong (21) - Pamin Lepcha

  Namcheybung (22) - Raju Basnet

  Upper Tadong (25) - G.T. Dhungel

  Gangtok (27) - Delay Namgyal Barfungpa

  Upper Burtuk (28) - Kala Rai

  Kabi Lungchuk (29) - Thenlay Tshering Bhutia

  Djongu (30) - Pintso Namgyal Lepcha

  Lachen Mangan (31) - Samdup Lepcha

• 2 Jun 2024, 12:44:47 PM IST

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: SKM crosses majority mark, wins 18 seats out of 32

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has won 18 out of 32 Assembly seats in the state, crossing the majority mark to form the government. Party chief and current Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang is set for another term, having won Rhenock with a majority of over 7,000 votes.

  The opposition is still leading in just one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 12:25:46 PM IST

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: SKM wins 16 out of 32 seats, just one more to cross the halfway mark

  Sikkim assembly election 2024 results LIVE: According to the Election Commission data, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has won 16 out of 32 seats so far, just one seat away from the halfway mark needed to form the government.

  The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is currently leading in only one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 11:55:12 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Here are the 13 SKM candidates who won so far

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won 13 seats so far and is leading in 18 others Here are the 13 SKM winners

  Yuksom Tashiding (1) - Tshering Thendup Bhutia

  Yangthang (2) - Bhim Hang Limboo

  Namthang-Rateypani (13) - Sanjeet Kharel

  Temi-Namphing (14) - Bedu Singh Panth

  West Pendam (18) - Lall Bahadur Das

  Rhenock (19) - P.S. Tamang

  Chujachen (20) - Puran Kr. Gurung

  Gnathang-Machong (21) - Pamin Lepcha

  Upper Tadong (25) - G.T. Dhungel

  Gangtok (27) - Delay Namgyal Barfungpa

  Kabi Lungchuk (29) - Thenlay Tshering Bhutia

  Djongu (30) - Pintso Namgyal Lepcha

  Lachen Mangan (31) - Samdup Lepcha

• 2 Jun 2024, 11:40:58 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SKM wins 11 seats, leading in 20 others

  According to the Election Commission data, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (PS Golay), has won 11 seats so far and is leading in 20 other seats.

  On the other hand, the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has not been leading in more than one seat since the counting began earlier today.

  Other parties, including the INC, have not been able to secure a deposit.

• 2 Jun 2024, 11:16:47 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SKM wins 5 seats

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won five seats

  Yuksom Tashiding - Tshering Thendup Bhutia

  Namthang-Rateypani - Sanjeet Kharel

  Chujachen - Puran Kr. Gurung

  Gangtok - Delay Namgyal Barfungpa

  Djongu - Pintso Namgyal Lepcha

• 2 Jun 2024, 10:57:54 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SKM chief Golay leading in Rhenock with over 7,000 votes

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Chief minister and Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) chief Prem Singh Tamang (PS Golay) is leading in Rhenock Assembly constituency with around 7,044 votes over Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) candidate Som Nath Poudyal, according to the Election Commission of India data.

• 2 Jun 2024, 10:34:03 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Former India Football captain and SDF candidate Bhaichung Bhutia trailing

  Former India football captain and SDF candidate Bhaichung Bhutia is trailing behind his SKM rival Riksal Dorjee Bhutia by 4,346 votes in the Barfung Assembly seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 10:13:13 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: CM Golay leading with around 4,830 votes in Rhenock

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Chief Minister and Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Prem Singh Tamang (PS Golay) is leading by approximately 4,830 votes over his closest SDF rival Som Nath Poudyal in the Rhenock assembly constituency.

  In the Soreng-Chakung Assembly constituency, Tamang is ahead by 2,052 votes against his nearest SDF rival, AD Subba.

• 2 Jun 2024, 10:03:32 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SDF chief Pawan Kumar Chamling trails behind SKM's Raju Basnet by 546 votes

  Former chief minister and Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader Pawan Kumar Chamling is trailing SKM candidate Raju Basnet by 546 votes in the Namcheybung seat. In the Poklok Kamrang Assembly constituency, Chamling is behind SKM's Bhoj Raj Rai by 1,057 votes.

• 2 Jun 2024, 09:44:02 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SKM marching towards comfortable win

  The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is heading towards a comfortable victory, leading in 31 seats.

  The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is leading in just one seat.

  Polling for Sikkim's 32 Assembly seats took place on April 19, coinciding with the first phase of the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

  In the 2019 Assembly elections, the SKM won 17 seats, while the SDF secured 15. Exit polls predict the SKM will return to power in the state.

• 2 Jun 2024, 09:11:44 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: CM and SKM chief Prem Singh Tamang leading in both Soreng-Chakung and Rhenok

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Chief Minister and SKM President P.S. Tamang Golay leads in both Soreng-Chakung and Rhenok constituencies.

  Meanwhile, his wife Krishna Kumari Rai, also an SKM candidate, is leading in Namchi-Singhithang.

• 2 Jun 2024, 09:07:14 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SDF president Pawan Chamling is trailing

  Former Sikkim chief minister and SDF president Pawan Chamling is trailing from Poklak Kamranh seat where SKM candidate Bhoj Raj Rai is leading.

• 2 Jun 2024, 08:50:05 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ruling SKM leads in 31 out of 32 seats, opposition trails

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: As counting is underway, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in 31 out of 32 Assembly seats, well exceeding the halfway mark required to form the government.

  Meanwhile, the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is leading in only one seat, and the Indian National Congress (INC) and other parties have not secured any deposits.

• 2 Jun 2024, 08:40:06 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ruling SKM leads in 30 out of 32 Assembly seats, SDF trails

  The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is currently leading in 30 Assembly seats as the counting is underway for the state election. Meanwhile, the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is leading only in one seat, while the Indian National Congress (INC) and others are at zero.

• 2 Jun 2024, 08:34:34 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ruling SKM leads in 29 out of 32 Assembly seats, SDF trails

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Prem Singh Tamang's Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) leads in 29 seats. The halfway mark is 17, and the state has 32 Assembly seats.

  The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) struggles with a lead in only one seat so far.

• 2 Jun 2024, 08:22:41 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ruling SKM leading in 28 out of 32 Assembly seats, SDF trails

  The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), led by Prem Singh Tamang, who is aiming to retain power in the state, is currently leading in a total of 28 out of 32 seats. The halfway mark is 17.

  The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is leading in only one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 08:04:55 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ruling SKM leads on 26 seats with SDF trailing

  The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in 26 Assembly seats, significantly more than the halfway mark of 17 needed to form a government in the state.

  The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is struggling with a lead in only one seats.

• 2 Jun 2024, 07:59:23 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SKM leading in 24 seats, crossing benchmark in early trends

  The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), led by Prem Singh Tamang, is currently leading in 24 seats, while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is leading in only two seats.

  The benchmark to form a government in the state is 17 Assembly seats.

• 2 Jun 2024, 07:55:05 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SKM leading in 22 seats with SDF trailing

  The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is currently leading in a total of 22 Assembly seats. The benchmark for a win is 17 seats, as there are 32 seats in total.

• 2 Jun 2024, 07:49:37 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SKM leading in 18 seats with SDF trailing

  The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) showed leads in 18 seats, while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is still leading in only one seat.

  The benchmark for winning the Sikkim Assembly election is 17 seats, as there are a total of 32 Assembly seats in the state.

• 2 Jun 2024, 07:38:09 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ruling SKM leads on 16 seats, SDF trails with 1

  The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is currently leading in 16 seats, while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is still leading in only one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 07:35:15 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SKM leading in 13 seats currently, counting underway

  The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is currently leading in 13 seats, while the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) and other parties are each leading in one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 07:31:41 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ruling SKM leads on 11 seats, SDF trails with 1

  The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is currently leading in 11 seats, while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is still leading in only one seat. Other parties are also leading in one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 07:26:24 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ruling SKM leads on 10 seats

  The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is currently leading in 10 seats, while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is leading in just one seat. Other parties are also leading in one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 07:20:56 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: SKM leading in 5 seats, SDF leading in 1 seat

  The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is currently leading in five seats, while the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has just begun to gain a lead in one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 07:02:37 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Ruling SKM leads in early trends

  Ruling party SKM in Sikkim is currently leading on 4 seats, while opposition SDF is trailing with just one seat.

• 2 Jun 2024, 06:52:29 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Parties competing in Sikkim

  In Sikkim, the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) are in a cut-throat competition with the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). Recently in November 2023, footballer Bhaichung Bhutia's Hamro Sikkim Party merged with the SDF.

• 2 Jun 2024, 06:38:55 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Exit poll predictions for Sikkim

  According to the exit poll conducted by India Today-My Axis, the SKM is likely to retain power in the state with around 24-30 out of the total assembly seats, while the BJP is expected to win around 2 seats in the northeastern state. Other parties, including opposition SDF, may win 0-6 seats in the Sikkim assembly election 2024.

• 2 Jun 2024, 06:24:08 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Exit polls predict clean sweep for SKM

  According to the exit poll conducted by India Today-My Axis, SKM is expected to win as many as 30 out of the total 32 seats.

• 2 Jun 2024, 06:03:19 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Counting of votes begins

  The counting of votes in Sikkim has commenced at 6 am.

• 2 Jun 2024, 05:46:15 AM IST

  Sikkim Election Result 2024 LIVE: Counting of votes to begin shortly

  The counting of votes for the Sikkim assembly election 2024 will commence at 6 am today.