Sikkim by-polls: Citizen Action Party Sikkim candidate disqualified in Soreng

Sikkim by-polls: Citizen Action Party Sikkim candidate disqualified in Soreng

Guwahati: The scrutiny of the nomination of candidates for by election on November 13 in Sikkim was carried out on Monday both candidates of Citizen Action Party Sikkim were disqualified. Sources in the Election department said that CAP Sikkim had fielded Mahesh Rai from Namchi-Singhithang and Pobin Hang Subba from Soreng-Chakung constituencies. Both the candidates … Read more

Prem Singh Tamang oath taking ceremony: Prem Singh Tamang to take oath as Sikkim Chief Minister

Prem Singh Tamang oath taking ceremony: Prem Singh Tamang to take oath as Sikkim Chief Minister

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang is set to take oath as chief minister of the Himalayan state for a second straight term on Monday, officials said. Governor Lakshman Acharya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Tamang and his Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at Paljor stadium here, they … Read more

Assembly election results: BJP retains Arunachal; SKM sweeps Sikkim polls

Assembly election results: BJP retains Arunachal; SKM sweeps Sikkim polls

Guwahati: BJP has captured power in Arunachal Pradesh for a third time in a row, winning 46 seats in the 60-member assembly, including 10 it had already won uncontested.Congress won in only one of the 19 constituencies it contested, while National People’s Party (NPP) got five seats. NPP is an ally of BJP but fought … Read more