Sikkim Chief secretary gives report before Election Commission for upcoming polls

Sikkim Chief Secretary A K Srivastava Tuesday made a presentation to the Election Commission of India via video conferencing with regard to preparation for the upcoming Assembly polls in the Himalayan state, an official release said. Srivastava explained to the Chief Election Commissioner, Sunil Arora and other EC officials about what all preparations that the state authorities have made for conduct of the Assembly polls in Sikkim, it said. Assembly polls in Sikkim will be held along with the general elections due later this year. The tenure of Sikkim legislative assembly ends on May 27, 2019.

(With inputs from agencies.)