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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

6 killed as landslides hit Sikkim

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Sep 20, 2017, 22:21 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra calls Sikkim insurgency-hit state, Twitterati blasts her for being 'politically illiterate'

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Sep 14, 2017, 13:41 PM IST

North eastern states set to play Ranji Trophy next year

The six states Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh met Vinod Rai for one and a half hour with plea of taking part as a combined unit this season.

Sep 09, 2017, 00:12 AM IST

Demolition' of Gurdwara in Sikkim: SC orders status quo

SC on Wednesday asked the Sikkim government to maintain "status quo" at Gurudwara Gurudongmar.

Aug 30, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

'Demolition' of Gurdwara in Sikkim: Supreme Court orders status quo

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Sikkim government to maintain "status quo" at the historic Gurudwara Gurudongmar in the state.

Aug 30, 2017, 16:09 PM IST

Dokalam stand-off didn't figure in Modi-Deuba talks: Foreign Secretary

The issue of stand-off at Dokalam did not figure during the meetings between PM Modi and his Nepalese counterpart.

Aug 24, 2017, 22:20 PM IST

Nepal-India defence cooperation interdependent: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that defence cooperation between India and Nepal is important to keep borders of the two countries secure as New Delhi and Kathmandu signed eight

Aug 24, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
Doklam standoff: If Chinese troops enter India, there will be "utter chaos", says Beijing

Doklam standoff: If Chinese troops enter India, there will be "utter chaos", says Beijing

China has been ramping up rhetoric against India over the last few weeks demanding immediate withdrawal of Indian troops from Doklam.

Aug 22, 2017, 16:12 PM IST
Video surfaces of Indian-Chinese soldiers' scuffle in Ladakh

Video surfaces of Indian-Chinese soldiers' scuffle in Ladakh

Days after Indian and Chinese troops got involved in a shuffle in Jammu and Kashmir`s Ladakh, a video of the stone pelting surfaced on Saturday, but army sources, however, said they cannot confirm

Aug 19, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

Another India-China flag meeting likely, no date finalised yet

Another flag meeting between India and China may soon be held.

Aug 17, 2017, 21:45 PM IST
Amid Army face-off with India, China sets up blood donation camps in Doklam area

Amid Army face-off with India, China sets up blood donation camps in Doklam area

The Chinese media outlets have been spewing venom against India, ever since the two Asian giants got engaged in the standoff in the Doklam area.

Aug 17, 2017, 15:37 PM IST
Indian, Chinese troops hold border meeting after Ladakh scuffle, discuss issues to ensure 'peace'

Indian, Chinese troops hold border meeting after Ladakh scuffle, discuss issues to ensure 'peace'

Indian border guards had on Tuesday frustrated an attempt by Chinese soldiers to enter Indian territory along the banks of famous Pangong lake in Ladakh.

Aug 16, 2017, 19:51 PM IST
Doklam standoff: India, China should resolve issue through dialogue, says US

Doklam standoff: India, China should resolve issue through dialogue, says US

Indian and Chinese soldiers were allegedly involved in an altercation in the western Himalayas on Tuesday.

Aug 16, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
Amid Doklam stand-off, no ceremonial meet between Indian, Chinese armies on I-Day at Nathu La

Amid Doklam stand-off, no ceremonial meet between Indian, Chinese armies on I-Day at Nathu La

Indian border guards on Tuesday frustrated an attempt by Chinese soldiers to enter Indian territory along the banks of famous Pangong lake in Ladakh resulting in stone pelting that caused minor

Aug 15, 2017, 23:01 PM IST
India behaving like mature power in Doklam standoff: US defence expert

India behaving like mature power in Doklam standoff: US defence expert

India is "behaving like a mature power" in the Doklam standoff in the Sikkim section and making China look like an adolescent throwing a tamper tantrum, a top American defence expert has said.

Aug 12, 2017, 19:34 PM IST
India-China flag meeting inconclusive amid Doklam standoff

India-China flag meeting inconclusive amid Doklam standoff

The Army officers from both the sides extensively discussed the Doklam standoff meeting at Nathu La mountain pass in Sikkim.

Aug 12, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
India behaving like mature power in Doklam standoff: US expert

India behaving like mature power in Doklam standoff: US expert

India and China have been locked in a face-off in the Doklam area for the last 50 days after Indian troops stopped the Chinese People's Liberation Army from building a road in the area.  

Aug 12, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
Doklam standoff: India enhances troop presence along border in Sikkim, Arunachal

Doklam standoff: India enhances troop presence along border in Sikkim, Arunachal

In a significant development, India on Friday enhanced the troop level along the entire stretch of its border with China in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, government officials told PTI. 

Aug 11, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

Doklam plateau a bilateral issue between India, China: British Dy High Commissioner

India and China have been locked in a face-off in the Doklam area for the last 50 days after Indian troops stopped the PLA from building a road in the area.

Aug 11, 2017, 17:42 PM IST
Doklam row: Armed forces are prepared to face any eventuality, Arun Jaitley assures Lok Sabha

Doklam row: Armed forces are prepared to face any eventuality, Arun Jaitley assures Lok Sabha

India and China are engaged in the standoff in the Doklam area near the Bhutan tri-junction since June.

Aug 11, 2017, 15:29 PM IST
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