Northeast Desk, 2nd June: In a significant political development, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is poised to form the government in Sikkim for the second consecutive term. The party is scheduled to meet the Governor at Rajbhawan by 3 PM today to stake its claim.
The SKM, led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, secured a majority by winning 19 out of the 32 seats in the state assembly. Additionally, the party is leading in 12 other seats, solidifying its dominant position in the Himalayan state’s politics.
The assembly elections in Sikkim were held concurrently with the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 19. The SKM’s victory marks a significant achievement for the party, reaffirming its political strength in the region.
In a notable defeat, former Chief Minister and Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader Pawan Kumar Chamling lost to SKM’s Bhoj Raj Rai in the Poklok assembly seat by a margin of 3,063 votes. Rai secured 8,037 votes, while Chamling received 4,974 votes. Chamling, who is also contesting from the Namcheybung assembly constituency, was trailing by 1,935 votes.
The SKM’s anticipated return to power is expected to bring continuity in governance and policy implementation in Sikkim. The party’s success in these elections underscores the electorate’s support for its leadership and vision for the state.
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