The counting of votes for Sikkim’s lone Lok Sabha seat and Arunachal’s two seats will take place on June 4 alongside the rest of the country.
Digital Desk: The BJP has clinched a comeback victory in Arunachal Pradesh, while the incumbent Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has secured a second term in Sikkim. Elections were held on April 19 for 60 assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 seats in Sikkim.
In Arunachal Pradesh, results are currently being announced for 50 of the 60 seats. The ruling BJP had earlier claimed ten assembly seats uncontested, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The party has now consolidated its position by securing a total of 46 seats, with its ally, the National People's Party led by Conrad Sangma, winning five seats.
Meanwhile, in Sikkim, the SKM, under the leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, has emerged victorious with 31 out of 32 seats, leaving the Opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) with only one seat. In 2019, the SKM ended the SDF’s 25-year rule by winning 17 seats against the SDF’s 15. Tamang expressed gratitude to the people of Sikkim and party workers, attributing their success to their commitment to the welfare of the people.
SDF leader Pawan Chamling, India's longest-serving Chief Minister, lost in both constituencies he contested. In Arunachal Pradesh, the Congress managed to secure one seat, while other parties won eight seats.
Among those elected uncontested in Arunachal Pradesh is Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who has now won uncontested for three out of his four terms as MLA from Mukto in Tawang district. Other uncontested winners include Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein from Chowkham, Techi Kaso from Itanagar, Nyato Dukam from Taliha, and Mutchu Mithi from Roing.
In the 2019 assembly elections, the Janata Dal (United) won seven seats, the National People's Party won five, Congress secured four, and the People's Party of Arunachal secured one seat. Additionally, two independents won seats.
Sikkim witnessed a voter turnout of 79% in these state polls, while Arunachal recorded a turnout of 82.7%. The counting of votes for Sikkim’s lone Lok Sabha seat and Arunachal’s two seats will take place on June 4 alongside the rest of the country.
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