Election Results 2024 Live: Voting in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim was held on April 19
Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates: The BJP on Sunday returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh, while the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) secured a second term in Sikkim.
Voting was held for 60 assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 assembly seats in Sikkim on April 19.
According to the Election Commission, the BJP returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row after winning 46 seats. Results were declared on Sunday for 50 of the 60 assembly seats as the ruling party had already won ten seats unopposed. Chief Minister Pema Khandu was one of the ten party candidates who won unopposed earlier.
The National People’s Party (NPP) won five seats, while the People’s Party of Arunachal got two seats and the NCP secured three. The Congress could manage only one seat, and Independent candidates emerged victorious in three constituencies.
In Sikkim, the SKM led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang won 31 seats, while the SDF won one seat.
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After the BJP swept the assembly elections, Chief Minister Pema Khandu called it a “historic day for Arunachal Pradesh”.
“The party set a new record in these Assembly elections… In 2019, we won 41 seats and in 2024 we have won 46 seats,” he told the news agency ANI.
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– ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2024
PM Narendra Modi has congratulated SKM and its chief Prem Singh Tamang for winning the Sikkim assembly elections.
“I look forward to working with the State Government to further the progress of Sikkim in the coming times,” he posted on X.
He also thanked those who voted for the BJP in the Sikkim assembly elections.
“I also appreciate the efforts put in by our Karyakartas. Our Party will always be at the forefront of working towards Sikkim’s development and fulfilling people’s aspirations,” PM Modi said.
Five-time former Sikkim chief minister and SDF supremo Pawan Kumar Chamling has lost from both Poklok Kamrang and Namcheybung Assembly seats.
Mr Chamling, an eight-time MLA, lost to Sikkim Krantikari Morcha’s Bhoj Raj Rai by 3,063 votes in the Poklok Kamrang seat in his native Namchi district.
Mr Rai polled 8,037 votes while Mr Chamling received 4,974.
He also lost to SKM’s Raju Basnet by 2,256 votes from the Namcheybung assembly constituency. While Mr Basnet bagged 7,195 votes, Mr Chamling got 4,939.
Mr Chamling was the chief minister of Sikkim for 25 years from 1994 to 2019.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Arunachal Pradesh after the BJP secured a massive victory in the assembly polls in the northeastern state.
Taking to X, he said, “Thank you Arunachal Pradesh! The people of this wonderful state have given an unequivocal mandate to politics of development. My gratitude to them for reposing their faith in @BJP4Arunachal yet again. Our Party will keep working with even greater vigour for the state’s growth.”
He also said, “I would like to appreciate the hardwork of the exceptional @BJP4Arunachal Karyakartas through the election campaign. It is commendable how they went across the state and connected with the people.”
The BJP had won 41 assembly seats in 2019.
The BJP has returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row after winning 46 assembly seats.
The National People’s Party or NPP won five seats, while the People’s Party of Arunachal got two seats and the NCP secured three.
The Congress could manage only one seat, and Independent candidates emerged victorious in three assembly constituencies.
Sikkim BJP president Dilli Ram Thapa has lost to SKM nominee Kala Rai in the Upper Burtuk assembly constituency.
Mr Thapa, who is a sitting MLA and a former minister, lost to Mr Rai by 2,968 votes.
While Mr Rai polled 6,723 votes, Mr Thapa received 3,755.
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The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) – led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang won 31 seats, while SDF won one seat. In 2019, the SKM had ended the 25-year rule of the SDF by winning 17 seats against 15 of Pawan Chamling’s party.
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said he was confident about his party securing a second term as they worked hard for the betterment of the people of Sikkim. “I thank the people of Sikkim and our party workers. We worked for the people with all our heart. That’s why we have won,” he said.
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SDF Chief Pawan Kumar Chamling lost to SKM candidate Bhoj Raj Rai in Poklok constituency. The former chief minister lost to Mr Rai by 3, 063 votes.
Sikkim’s incumbent SKM wins half of state’s 32 seats, leading in 15 others, shows Election Commission website
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu extended his wishes to the BJP leaders as his party headed for a landslide victory.
Heartiest congratulations to Shri Ealing Tallang Ji on winning from 10 Seppa East Assembly constituency. The journey ahead is filled with opportunities to make a difference. Let us work together!@BJP4Arunachal@BJP4India#ArunachalElectionResults2024pic.twitter.com/TeKbCBLuWJ
– Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (Modi Ka Parivar) (@PemaKhanduBJP) June 2, 2024
Sikkim Chief Minister and SKM chief PS Tamang won the Rhenock assembly seat by defeating SDF’s Som Nath Poudyal by 7,044 votes.
Hayeng Mangfi of BJP wins Chayangtajo, defeats Kompu Dolo of Congress by 6,685 votes
BJP’s Tesam Pongte and Wanglin Lowangdong won Changlang North and Borduria Bogapani constituency in Arunachal Pradesh respectively.
Borduria-Bogapani – BJP
Changlang (North) – BJP
Changlang (South) – BJP
Khonsa (East) – Independent
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Palin – BJP
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Independent candidate Wanglam Sawin won the Khonsa East assembly constituency in Arunachal Pradesh, while SKM’s Pintso Namgyal Lepcha wins Djongu seat in Sikkim.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang was leading by around 6,443 votes over his nearest SDF rival Som Nath Poudyal from the Rhenock assembly constituency, while in the Soreng Chakung Assembly constituency Mr Tamang is leading by 2,052 votes over his nearest SDF rival A D Subba.
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The supporters and members of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) were seen celebrating as the part is headed for a landslide victory
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The BJP is leading in 42 seats in Arunachal Pradesh, the NPP in nine seats and the Congress is ahead in one seat, early trends show. The results will be announced for 50 seats today.
The BJP won 41 seats in 2019 Assembly elections in Aruyunachal Pradesh. The JD(U) bagged seven seats, the NPP five, the Congress four and PPA one. Two independents also won in the assembly polls.
Despite rain across the state, hundreds of supporters gathered at the SKM office. Early trends show SKM is all set for a second term in Sikkim.
The National People’s Party (NPP) was ahead in two constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh, while the Congress was leading in one seat, early trends show.
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has said he is confident that the people of Sikkim will give another term to the party. He had contested from Rhenock and Soreng-Chakung assembly constituencies.
Sikkim Assembly Election Results 2024
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In Sikkim, the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha — locked in a primarily bi-polar contest with Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) — is hoping for a second straight term in power as votes for 32 assembly seats are counted.
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Counting Of Votes In Arunachal And Sikkim Begins
Votes are being counted for 50 assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 seats in Sikkim today.
In Arunachal Pradesh, election officials said that 24 counting centres (48 counting halls) have been set up in 25 districts and three-tier security arrangements have been put in place in and around these centres with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) taking the lead.
Over 2,000 officials have been deployed for the vote counting and the Election Commission has appointed 27 counting observers to supervise the process.
In Sikkim, which recorded 79.77 per cent turnout of its 4,64 lakh voters in the Assembly elections and 80.03 per cent in the Parliamentary polls held simultaneously, the main fight is between the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and the Sikkim Democratic Front of Pawan Kumar Chamling, who was the Chief Minister of the Himalayan state from 1993 to 2019.
The BJP also contested in 31 seats, and the Congress in 12.
According to a statement issued by Chief Electoral Officer D. Anandan, the counting of votes will be held at six designated centres at schools/government offices in Gyalshing, Soreng, Namchi, Gangtok, Pakyong, and Mangan districts.
Voting was held for 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 seats in Sikkim on April 19. Earlier, the counting of votes in these two states was to be held on June 4, the dates were later revised because the term of their legislative Assemblies ends on June 2.
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