The opposition SKM is now leading in eight Assembly seats while the ruling SDF in four constituencies as per current trends available on the website of the Election Commission of India.
SKM candidate Lok Nath Shara is leading against his nearest SDF rival Laxuman Sharma in the Gyalshing-barnyak seat.
The opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in seven Assembly seats while the ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) in two constituencies as per current trends available on the website of the Election Commission of India.
According to the Election Commission of India, SKM is leading in five seats, while SDF is leading in two seats till 11.25 am.
SDF supremo and Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, who contested in Poklok Kamrang and Namchi Singhithang assembly constituencies, is leading in both the seats.
Looks like the SKM is catching up with the SDF. SKM is now leading in 5 seats against SDF's 6.
SDF continues to lead in 6 seats. The SKM is leading in 4 seats. Remember, the 'magic number' is 17.
Meanwhile, Indra Hang Subba of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha is leading against his nearest rival Dek Bahadur Katwal of Sikkim Democratic Front by 455 votes in the lone Lok Sabha seat in Sikkim, officials said.
SDF candidates have taken an early lead in six out of 32 Assembly constituencies.
SDF's Pawan Chamling, Dichen Wangchuk Bhutia, Narendra Kumar Subba, Tashi Thendup Bhutia and Tshering Lama are leading in Poklok-Kamrang, Yoksam-Tashiding, Maneybung-Dentam, Barfung and Sangha Assembly constituencies, respectively.
Election Results Early Trends | SDF candidates in five constituencies have taken an early lead in postal votes.
Election Results Early Trends | SDF candidates in two constituencies have taken an early lead in postal votes.
JUST IN | Counting has begun across 32 Assembly constituencies and lone Lok Sabha seat in the state.
Counting for the 32 Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha constituencies in Sikkim will begin at 8 am amid tight security.
The Election Commission of India (EC) conducted the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in seven phases. Assembly polls were conducted simultanously. Counting of votes is happening today.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners are hoping to retain power at the Centre. This is amid efforts by several Opposition parties, including Rahul Gandhi-led Congress, to put up a united fight. 'Others' or the 'third front' is also trying to wrest power.
Key parties in Sikkim's politics are SDF, SKM, Congress and Humro Sikkim Party (HSP).
The central theme of the election is CM Chamling fighting to win an uninterrupted sixth term in office. Chamling is already the longest-serving chief minister of any state in India.
Since 1985, the state has been governed by stable governments -- first led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari’s Sikkim Sangram Parishad and then by Pawan Kumar Chamling’s Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).
Over the years, the Congress and other Opposition parties have been politically marginalised. In fact, in 2014, only nine Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the Opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) were elected to the 32-member Assembly.
The state of Sikkim is electing its eighth Legislative Assembly. Assembly polls in Sikkim were held simultaneous to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, on April 11. The state has one Lok Sabha seat and 32 Assembly seats.
Good morning! Welcome to Moneycontrol's LIVE coverage of the 2019 Sikkim Assembly election results. Counting of votes in Sikkim will happen today.
The opposition SKM is now leading in eight Assembly seats while the ruling SDF in four constituencies as per current trends available on the website of the Election Commission of India.
SKM candidate Lok Nath Shara is leading against his nearest SDF rival Laxuman Sharma in the Gyalshing-barnyak seat.
The opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in seven Assembly seats while the ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) in two constituencies as per current trends available on the website of the Election Commission of India.
According to the Election Commission of India, SKM is leading in five seats, while SDF is leading in two seats till 11.25 am.
SDF supremo and Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, who contested in Poklok Kamrang and Namchi Singhithang assembly constituencies, is leading in both the seats.
Looks like the SKM is catching up with the SDF. SKM is now leading in 5 seats against SDF's 6.
SDF continues to lead in 6 seats. The SKM is leading in 4 seats. Remember, the 'magic number' is 17.
Meanwhile, Indra Hang Subba of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha is leading against his nearest rival Dek Bahadur Katwal of Sikkim Democratic Front by 455 votes in the lone Lok Sabha seat in Sikkim, officials said.
SDF candidates have taken an early lead in six out of 32 Assembly constituencies.
SDF's Pawan Chamling, Dichen Wangchuk Bhutia, Narendra Kumar Subba, Tashi Thendup Bhutia and Tshering Lama are leading in Poklok-Kamrang, Yoksam-Tashiding, Maneybung-Dentam, Barfung and Sangha Assembly constituencies, respectively.
Election Results Early Trends | SDF candidates in five constituencies have taken an early lead in postal votes.
Election Results Early Trends | SDF candidates in two constituencies have taken an early lead in postal votes.
JUST IN | Counting has begun across 32 Assembly constituencies and lone Lok Sabha seat in the state.
Counting for the 32 Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha constituencies in Sikkim will begin at 8 am amid tight security.
The Election Commission of India (EC) conducted the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in seven phases. Assembly polls were conducted simultanously. Counting of votes is happening today.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners are hoping to retain power at the Centre. This is amid efforts by several Opposition parties, including Rahul Gandhi-led Congress, to put up a united fight. 'Others' or the 'third front' is also trying to wrest power.
Key parties in Sikkim's politics are SDF, SKM, Congress and Humro Sikkim Party (HSP).
The central theme of the election is CM Chamling fighting to win an uninterrupted sixth term in office. Chamling is already the longest-serving chief minister of any state in India.
Since 1985, the state has been governed by stable governments -- first led by Nar Bahadur Bhandari’s Sikkim Sangram Parishad and then by Pawan Kumar Chamling’s Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).
Over the years, the Congress and other Opposition parties have been politically marginalised. In fact, in 2014, only nine Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the Opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) were elected to the 32-member Assembly.
The state of Sikkim is electing its eighth Legislative Assembly. Assembly polls in Sikkim were held simultaneous to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, on April 11. The state has one Lok Sabha seat and 32 Assembly seats.
Good morning! Welcome to Moneycontrol's LIVE coverage of the 2019 Sikkim Assembly election results. Counting of votes in Sikkim will happen today.