The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) on Sunday (June 2) registered a landslide victory in the Himalayan state by securing 31 of the 32 seats in the assembly polls, as per the data released by the Election Commission.

The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front only won one seat.

Incumbent Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang told the reporters, "I thank the people of Sikkim and our party workers. We worked for the people with all our heart. That's why we have won."&nbsp;

SDF chief Pawan Kumar Chamling, who is also Sikkim's longest-serving CM, lost from both Poklok Kamrang as well as Namcheybung Assembly constituencies from where he contested the polls, said the Election Commission officials.

Chamling lost to Sikkim Krantikari Morcha's Bhoj Raj Rai by 3,063 votes in the Poklok Kamrang constituency in his native Namchi district.

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<h2>Top points:</h2>

- Rai bagged 8,037 votes while Chamling polled 4,974.

- Arjun Rai (BJP) received 739 votes in the Poklok Kamrang Assembly seat

- Sanju Rai (CAP-S) got 691 votes in the Poklok Kamrang Assembly constituency

- Chamling lost to SKM's Raju Basnet by 2,256 votes from the Namcheybung assembly seat

- Basnet received 7,195 votes while Chamling got 4,939.

- Severine Rai of Citizen Action Party-Sikkim got 814 votes

- BJP's Pooja Sharma got 374 votes

Chamling served as Sikkim's CM for 25 years from 1994 to 2019.

Assembly elections took place in the northeast Indian state of Sikkim on April 19 simultaneously with the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the country.

Voting was held for 32 seats in the state.

As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), Sikkim recorded a voter turnout of 68.04 per cent.

It was significantly less than what was recorded in 2019, which was 81.41 per cent.

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) on Sunday (June 2) registered a landslide victory in the Himalayan state by securing 31 of the 32 seats in the assembly polls, as per the data released by the Election Commission.

The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) on Sunday (June 2) registered a landslide victory in the Himalayan state by securing 31 of the 32 seats in the assembly polls, as per the data released by the Election Commission. The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front only won one seat. Incumbent Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang told the reporters, "I thank the people of Sikkim and our party workers. We worked for the people with all our heart. That's why we have won." SDF chief Pawan Kumar Chamling, who is also Sikkim's longest-serving CM, lost from both Poklok Kamrang as well as Namcheybung Assembly constituencies from where he contested the polls, said the Election Commission officials. Chamling lost to Sikkim Krantikari Morcha's Bhoj Raj Rai by 3,063 votes in the Poklok Kamrang constituency in his native Namchi district. Also read: Assembly Polls 2024: BJP returns to power in Arunachal Pradesh, secures 46 out of 60 seats Top points: - Rai bagged 8,037 votes while Chamling polled 4,974. - Arjun Rai (BJP) received 739 votes in the Poklok Kamrang Assembly seat - Sanju Rai (CAP-S) got 691 votes in the Poklok Kamrang Assembly constituency - Chamling lost to SKM's Raju Basnet by 2,256 votes from the Namcheybung assembly seat - Basnet received 7,195 votes while Chamling got 4,939. - Severine Rai of Citizen Action Party-Sikkim got 814 votes - BJP's Pooja Sharma got 374 votes Chamling served as Sikkim's CM for 25 years from 1994 to 2019. Assembly elections took place in the northeast Indian state of Sikkim on April 19 simultaneously with the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the country. Voting was held for 32 seats in the state. As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), Sikkim recorded a voter turnout of 68.04 per cent. It was significantly less than what was recorded in 2019, which was 81.41 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Assembly Polls 2024: Sikkim’s ruling SKM registers landslide victory, wins 31 out of 32 seats

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) leader Prem Singh Tamang, better known as PS Golay, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim on Monday.

His party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), won 17 of the 32 Assembly seats in the state in the recently concluded Assembly polls.

Golay replaces Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader and five-time Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, who was in power for the last 24 years.

SKM, which came into being in 2013, bagged 17 seats, one more than required for a majority in the 32-member Assembly, whereas Chamling's SDF bagged 15 seats.

Following the oath-taking ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Golay and assured of support from the Centre.

"Congratulations to Shri Prem Singh Tamang on taking oath as Sikkim's Chief Minister. I assure full support from the Centre in furthering Sikkim's development", Modi tweeted.

Echoing similar sentiments, Home Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his best wishes to the Sikkim Chief Minister.

Rajnath tweeted, "I congratulate Shri Prem Singh Tamang on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Sikkim. Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi has assured him of full support from the Centre for the development of the state. I extend my best wishes to Shri Tamang for his tenure ahead."

Both Assembly and Lok Sabha elections were held in Sikkim on April 11.&nbsp;

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) leader Prem Singh Tamang, better known as PS Golay, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim on Monday. His party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), won 17 of the 32 Assembly seats in the state in the recently concluded Assembly polls.

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) leader Prem Singh Tamang, better known as PS Golay, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim on Monday. His party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), won 17 of the 32 Assembly seats in the state in the recently concluded Assembly polls. Golay replaces Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader and five-time Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, who was in power for the last 24 years. SKM, which came into being in 2013, bagged 17 seats, one more than required for a majority in the 32-member Assembly, whereas Chamling's SDF bagged 15 seats. Following the oath-taking ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Golay and assured of support from the Centre. "Congratulations to Shri Prem Singh Tamang on taking oath as Sikkim's Chief Minister. I assure full support from the Centre in furthering Sikkim's development", Modi tweeted. Echoing similar sentiments, Home Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his best wishes to the Sikkim Chief Minister. Rajnath tweeted, "I congratulate Shri Prem Singh Tamang on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Sikkim. Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi has assured him of full support from the Centre for the development of the state. I extend my best wishes to Shri Tamang for his tenure ahead." Both Assembly and Lok Sabha elections were held in Sikkim on April 11.

Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim Chief Minister

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Assembly Polls 2024: Sikkim’s ruling SKM registers landslide victory, wins 31 out of 32 seats

Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim Chief Minister