SKM Dominates Sikkim Assembly Polls: CM Tamang Leads by Landslide

The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in 30 out of 32 assembly seats in Sikkim, with CM Prem Singh Tamang showing significant advantage in key constituencies. Former CM Pawan Kumar Chamling and other notable candidates from rival parties are trailing behind.

The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is leading in 30 out of 32 assembly seats in Sikkim, according to the Election Commission of India.

Vote counting for all 32 assembly seats commenced at 6 am on Sunday under strict security measures, officials reported.

Chief Minister and SKM candidate Prem Singh Tamang is ahead by 6,443 votes over his nearest SDF rival Som Nath Poudyal in the Rhenock constituency. In Soreng Chakung, Tamang leads by 2,052 votes against SDF's A D Subba.

Former CM and Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader Pawan Kumar Chamling trails SKM's Raju Basnet by 1,852 votes in Namcheybung. Chamling also trails SKM's Bhoj Raj Rai by 2,728 votes in Poklok Kamrang.

Ex-India Football captain and SDF candidate Bhaichung Bhutia is behind SKM's Riksal Dorjee Bhutia by 4,346 votes in Barfung.

Sikkim BJP president Dilli Ram Thapa trails SKM's Kala Rai by 2,312 votes in Upper Burtuk.