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Sikkim Lok Sabha Elections

Sikkim Lok Sabha Constituency covers the entire area of Sikkim.

The first phase of voting in the lone constituency of Sikkim ended on April 11 with at least 74 per cent of the electorate exercising their franchise on the seat. The fate of 11 candidates will be decided on May 23 when counting of votes takes place and the result is declared.

The State, situated in northeastern India, participated in India's first general elections in 1977 after joining the Indian union in 1975. Chatra Bahadur Chhetri of the Indian National Congress, was the first MP from Sikkim who was elected unopposed.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Prem Das Rai of the Sikkim Democratic Front party – won with a margin of over 41 thousand votes. He had defeated candidate from Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM).

The voter turnout figure was at 83.64 percent across 538 polling stations. Members from Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress (INC) were other contesting candidates.

In the year 2009, Prem Das Rai had defeated candidate from INC by getting a margin of 84 thousand votes.

The voter turnout across 493 polling stations for this election here was 83.76 percent. Some of the other candidates were from Sikkim Himali Rajya Parishad (SHRP) and BJP. SHRP later merged with INC in 2014.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Indra Hang Subba SKM

Won

166922
Dek Bahadur Katwal SDF

Lost

154489
Laten Tshering Sherpa BJP

Lost

16572
Bharat Basnett INC

Lost

3990
Nota NOTA

Lost

2279
Passang Gyali Sherpa IND

Lost

2003
Biraj Adhikari HSP

Lost

1998
Dhiraj Kumar Rai SRP

Lost

1503
Narendra Adhikari SUF

Lost

614
Mahendra Thapa IND

Lost

597
Rabin Rai AIP

Lost

396
Sunmaya Gurung JMBP

Lost

383

Sikkim News

Around 100 students at Sikkim college come in contact with Nairobi flies, suffer severe skin infections

Around 100 students at Sikkim college come in contact with Nairobi flies, suffer severe skin infections

Nairobi flies, native to East Africa, are growing at a rapid pace at the campus of the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) in Majhitar, news agency PTI reported.

Jul 06, 2022, 17:04 PM IST
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announces subsidy of up to Rs 25,000 for purchase of indigenous cow breeds

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announces subsidy of up to Rs 25,000 for purchase of indigenous cow breeds

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday announced a subsidy of up to Rs 25,000 on the purchase of indigenous breeds of cows.   

Jun 26, 2022, 22:15 PM IST
Covid-19 update: After Manipur, THIS state becomes coronavirus-free after two years

Covid-19 update: After Manipur, THIS state becomes coronavirus-free after two years

On May 23, 2020, the state reported its first case after a 25-year-old student who returned from Delhi had tested positive for coronavirus.

May 28, 2022, 16:19 PM IST
Sikkim Statehood Day: PM Modi and Prez Ram Nath Kovind extend greetings

Sikkim Statehood Day: PM Modi and Prez Ram Nath Kovind extend greetings

PM Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind greeted the people of Sikkim as they celebrate Sikkim Statehood Day on Monday (May 16).

May 16, 2022, 10:34 AM IST
Delhi ranks 3rd in per capita income after Sikkim, Goa: Eco Survey

Delhi ranks 3rd in per capita income after Sikkim, Goa: Eco Survey

Delhi's per capita income during 2021-22 at current prices has been worked out to Rs 4,01,982 as against Rs 3,44,136 during 2020-21 showing a growth of 16.81 per cent.

Mar 25, 2022, 16:10 PM IST
Sikkim lifts restrictions as Covid-19 cases drop significantly

Sikkim lifts restrictions as Covid-19 cases drop significantly

The Sikkim government has issued an order that reads, "the decision to lift the restriction was taken after the state noted a significant decline in the COVID-19 cases." 

Feb 12, 2022, 10:35 AM IST
Indian Army rescues stranded tourists in Sikkim

Indian Army rescues stranded tourists in Sikkim

The tourists were stranded around parts of East Sikkim bordering China - Nathu La and Tsomgo due to heavy snowfall.

Dec 26, 2021, 16:07 PM IST
NHRC to hold 'Public Open Hearing' of human rights cases in Guwahati from today

NHRC to hold 'Public Open Hearing' of human rights cases in Guwahati from today

The cases will be heard in the presence of complainants and concerned public authorities so that some decisions are taken on the spot for redressal of grievances of the victims of rights violations.

Dec 16, 2021, 07:42 AM IST
Sikkim restricts entry of foreign nationals amid Omicron concerns

Sikkim restricts entry of foreign nationals amid Omicron concerns

The order restricting foreign nationals from entering the northeastern state came has come into effect on December 1 and will remain in force till December 15. 

Dec 01, 2021, 13:15 PM IST
Esikkim Tourism - Ultimate Travel Guide for Sikkim

Esikkim Tourism - Ultimate Travel Guide for Sikkim

This website has been sensitive enough to meet the demands of every kind of traveller, be it an adventure seeker, a budget traveller, or someone aspiring to experience luxury.

Oct 07, 2021, 23:02 PM IST
Indian Army and China's PLA set up sixth hotline, this time in Sikkim sector

Indian Army and China's PLA set up sixth hotline, this time in Sikkim sector

A hotline has been established between Indian and Chinese armies in the North Sikkim sector along the Line of Actual Control region in an effort to boost cordial relations.

Aug 01, 2021, 21:11 PM IST
Earthquake of 4.0 magnitude jolts Sikkim's Gangtok, tremors felt in Darjeeling

Earthquake of 4.0 magnitude jolts Sikkim's Gangtok, tremors felt in Darjeeling

Earthquake measuring 4.0 in Richter scale jolted Sikkim's Gangtok. 

Jul 25, 2021, 21:06 PM IST
Chinese Army building permanent concrete structures near the Line of Actual Control

Chinese Army building permanent concrete structures near the Line of Actual Control

This will allow Chinese troops to access the disputed areas with India in a very short time. Senior government sources say that one such camp is coming up few kilometres inside the Chinese territory

Jul 15, 2021, 16:23 PM IST
Bank Holidays July 2021: Banks to remain shut for 5 days straight from tomorrow

Bank Holidays July 2021: Banks to remain shut for 5 days straight from tomorrow

On Monday, July 12, bankers in Bhubaneswar will get a holiday on the occasion of Rath Yara. 

Jul 09, 2021, 15:55 PM IST
Sikkim allows fully vaccinated tourists to visit state, issues new guidelines- Read here

Sikkim allows fully vaccinated tourists to visit state, issues new guidelines- Read here

Sikkim government, in a notification on Sunday, said that fully vaccinated tourists can enter the Himalayan state through Rangpo in East Sikkim and Melli in South Sikkim after exhibiting their

Jul 05, 2021, 12:40 PM IST
Four army jawans killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Sikkim

Four army jawans killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Sikkim

Two other jawans, who were injured, were taken to a hospital in Gangtok for treatment. They are being shifted to a hospital in Siliguri.

Jun 30, 2021, 18:50 PM IST
Breaking: Sikkim announces 7-day lockdown to control COVID-19 surge

Breaking: Sikkim announces 7-day lockdown to control COVID-19 surge

The Sikkim government on Friday (May 13) declared a complete lockdown in the state starting from May 17 to May 24 in order to control the surge in COVID-19 cases. 

May 14, 2021, 20:26 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi takes stock of damage caused by earthquake

PM Narendra Modi takes stock of damage caused by earthquake

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking stock of the damage caused by the earthquake in eastern India and has spoken to the chief ministers of Bihar, Assam and Sikkim, government sources said on

Apr 06, 2021, 00:00 AM IST
5.4 magnitude quake rocks Sikkim, tremors felt in Assam, other north eastern states

5.4 magnitude quake rocks Sikkim, tremors felt in Assam, other north eastern states

A quake of 5.4 magnitude jolted Sikkim's capital Gangtok on Monday (April 5, 2021) night,

Apr 05, 2021, 21:41 PM IST
Hope tensions can be eased through dialogue: UN on India, China face-off in Sikkim’s Naku La

Hope tensions can be eased through dialogue: UN on India, China face-off in Sikkim’s Naku La

Amid reports of a minor face-off between Indian and the Chinese soldiers in Sikkim’s Naku La, the United Nations has urged both countries to exercise restraint and engage in peaceful dialogue to

Jan 26, 2021, 08:53 AM IST
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