The ruling SKM was main in 30 of the 32 meeting seats in Sikkim, whereas the SDF was forward in a single constituency, in line with the Election Fee of India.
Counting of votes for 32 meeting seats in Sikkim started at 6 am on Sunday, amid tight safety preparations, officers mentioned.
Chief Minister and Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate Prem Singh Tamang was main by round 6,443 votes over his nearest SDF rival Som Nath Poudyal from the Rhenock meeting constituency, whereas within the Soreng Chakung Meeting constituency Tamang is main by 2,052 votes over his nearest SDF rival A D Subba.
Former CM and Sikkim Democratic Entrance (SDF) supremo Pawan Kumar Chamling was trailing behind SKM candidate Raju Basnet by 1,852 votes in Namcheybung seat. Within the Poklok Kamrang Meeting constituency Chamling was trailing behind Bhoj Raj Rai of SKM by 2,728 votes.
Former India Soccer captain and SDF candidate Bhaichung Bhutia was trailing behind SKM rival Riksal Dorjee Bhutia by 4,346, votes within the Barfung Meeting seat.
Sikkim BJP unit president Dilli Ram Thapa was trailing behind his SKM rival Kala Rai by 2,312 votes within the Higher Burtuk Meeting constituency.
First Revealed: Jun 02 2024 | 8:04 AM IST