Sikkim's Municipal Elections Set for April 24
Municipal elections in Sikkim will take place on April 24, with votes counted the following day. A total of 93,800 voters in six districts will participate. The ruling party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, announced its candidates as preparations for the election are completed.
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The State Election Commissioner of Sikkim, K C Lepcha, announced that municipal elections are set for April 24, with vote counting scheduled for the subsequent day. Preparations are reportedly complete, ensuring a smooth election process.
Eligible voters, numbering 93,800, will cast their votes across 121 polling stations located in nine municipalities and nagar panchayats. The nomination process begins on March 30, with scrutiny on March 31. Candidates have until April 4 to withdraw their nominations.
The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) party has already named its candidates, including Nell Bahadur Chettri and Tshering Palden Bhutia, who have been renominated. Party spokesperson Jacob Khaling expressed confidence in achieving a landslide victory under Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang's leadership.
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