Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:36am on 16 Mar 2024,Saturday India
The Election Commission of India has announced that the Sikkim assembly elections for its 32-member house will take place in a single phase on April 19, with vote counting slated for June 4. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar disclosed the comprehensive schedule, aligning with the current assembly's term ending on June 2, 2024. Amid preparations, the election body emphasizes impartiality and transparency for fair polling. In the 2019 elections, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) formed the government, defeating the long-standing Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), setting the stage for another vibrant electoral contest.
