Sikkim Elections 2024

Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim election results 2024 Highlights: SKM retains power in Sikkim, BJP wins Arunachal for third straight term

Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim election results 2024 Highlights: The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is poised to seize control of Sikkim, but the BJP is expected to hold onto power in Arunachal Pradesh. After winning 10 seats without opposition previously, the Election Commission of India (ECI) reports that the BJP has won 27 of 60 seats and is leading in 19 more in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sikkim: 147 candidates in fray in 32 assembly seats

Chief Minister PS Tamang and five-term former CM Pawan Kumar Chamling are contesting the elections.

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang to contest from two assembly seats, fields wife against Chamling

The SKM has fielded Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia in Barfung and Bhoj Raj Rai in Poklok-Kamrang seat

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OPINION

OPINION | Cast(e) in stone in Bihar

Caste remains the decisive factor in influencing a voter’s choice. Given that, the opposition seems to have done a good job in stitching together an array, giving it an edge in a tight contest

SNM Abdi

SNM Abdiis an independent journalist specialising in India’s foreign policy and domestic politics. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

OPINION | Battle lines drawn in Bihar as campaigning enters the last phase

Having settled the issue of chief ministership, the Mahagathbandhan has thrown down the gauntlet to the NDA. However, the presence of Prashant Kishor’s JSP complicates matters this time around

KV Prasad

KV Prasadis a senior Delhi-based journalist. Views are personal.

Rahul Gandhi’s election integrity campaign has grabbed attention, but can it deliver votes?

The real test lies not in television debates or press statements but on the ground—will Gandhi’s gambit strike a chord with voters, or will it fade into yet another episode of political shadowboxing remains to be seen

Sayantan Ghosh

Sayantan Ghoshteaches journalism at St. Xavier's College (autonomous), Kolkata and a columnist. He tweets at @sayantan_gh. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

OPINION | Vijay’s impact in TN’s assembly election may result in a coalition government

Both DMK and AIADMK have been allergic to coalitions. Matinee idol Vijay may not experience victory, but his performance may force one of the Dravidian majors into sharing power for the first time

Swati Das

Swati DasSwati Das is an independent journalist covering Tamil Nadu politics, and is based in Chennai.

Assembly Elections FAQs

When will Bihar election results 2025 be announced?

The two phased Bihar elections are being held on November 6 and November 11. The results will be declared on November 14. The counting of votes will begin at 8am.

When will Bihar election exit poll results 2025 be announced?

The exit poll predictions for the Bihar assembly elections will be released on November 11 after the conclusion of voting in the second and final phase. The predictions will be released post 6pm.

Who is the CM candidate of Mahagathbandhan?

The Mahagathbandhan of RJD, Congress and Left Parties have declared Tejashwi Yadav as the chief ministerial candidate. Tejashwi, who is the RJD leader, has previously served as the deputy chief minister of Bihar.

How many seats are there in Bihar and what is the majority mark?

The Bihar Legislative Assembly has 243 seats in total. A party or alliance needs at least 122 seats to form the government.

How many constituencies are there in Bihar?

There are 243 constituencies in the state.

Sikkim Assembly Polls 2024

Sikkim Assembly Elections 2024

The Sikkim Legislative Assembly elections 2024 were held on April 19, 2024, to elect 32 members. Votes will be counted and Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024 will be declared on June 2, 2024. Sikkim Assembly Elections 2024 exit polls will be released on June 1, 2024. The current assembly's tenure ends on June 2, 2024. In the previous elections, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) formed the government with Prem Singh Tamang as Chief Minister. This election will see a classic contest between the ruling SKM and the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).