Ahead of the assembly elections in Sikkim slated for April 19, a complete of 147 candidates are set to contest throughout 32 assembly constituencies, with 5 nominations withdrawn, as confirmed by an official assertion on Saturday.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Chief Minister PS Tamang and former CM Pawan Kumar Chamling, who has served 5 phrases, are among the many outstanding contenders in the electoral battle.
District-wise Breakdown
In Gangtok district, one unbiased candidate withdrew from the Sangha seat, leaving 44 candidates competing throughout 9 assembly constituencies.
- Soreng district, together with the Soreng-Chakung seat contested by CM Tamang, witnesses 16 nominees with no withdrawals.
- Pakyong district sees two withdrawals from the Chujachen and Namcheybung assembly seats, lowering the overall variety of candidates to 24 throughout 5 assembly seats, with each Tamang and Chamling contesting from Rhenock and Namcheybung.
- Yangang assembly seat in Namchi district witnesses an unbiased candidate withdrawing, leaving 29 candidates in competition, together with Chamling from Poklok Kamrang.
- Gyalshing district information one withdrawal from the Yuksam Tashiding assembly phase, with 25 candidates now vying for 4 constituencies.
- Mangan district, with three assembly constituencies, stays unchanged with no withdrawals, internet hosting 9 candidates.
Sikkim CM to Contest from Two Seats; Wife to Face Chamling
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang, popularly generally known as PS Golay, is ready to contest from two assembly constituencies in the upcoming polls, whereas his spouse, Krishna Kumari Rai, will tackle the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front’s president Pawan Kumar Chamling in the Namchi-Singhithang seat.
Prominent candidates
- Kunga Nima Lepcha and Sonam Lama will contest from Shyari and Sangha assembly seats respectively.
- Ministers BS Panth, LB Das, Samdup Lepcha, Sanjeet Kharel, (*147*) Nath Sharma, and Mingma Norbu Sherpa have been fielded from numerous constituencies.
- Two ministers, Bishnu Kharel and Karma Loden Bhutia, have been dropped from the record.
- Tshering Thendup Bhutia will contest from Yoksam-Tashiding, whereas Sudesh Kumar Subba will combat from Maneybung-Dentam.
- Nar Bahadur Pradhan, Samdup Tshering Bhutia, Nar Bahadur Dahal, Puran Gurung, and others have additionally been fielded in completely different constituencies.
The SKM’s candidate record showcases a mix of skilled politicians and contemporary faces, setting the stage for an intense electoral battle in Sikkim.
(*147*) Sabha Seat
In the lone (*147*) Sabha seat, 14 candidates stay in the fray after the withdrawal of candidatures, based on the Office of Chief Electoral Officer.
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