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SKM Wins Sikkim By-Elections Uncontested

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-30T10:58:39.200085+05:30

- **Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)** won two assembly seats uncontested after opposition SDF withdrew candidates. - **Aditya Tamang**, son of CM Prem Singh Tamang, won Soreng-Chakhung; Satish Chandra Rai won Namchi-Singhithang. - **SDF candidates** withdrew due to lack of support and internal issues. - SKM now holds all **32 Assembly seats**, making Sikkim Assembly opposition-less. - **Citizen Action Party** candidates were disqualified due to filing issues. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sikkim-bypoll-ruling-skm-wins-2-assembly-seats-uncontested-after-sdf-candidates-withdraw-101730217510956.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/2-candidates-withdraw-nomination-sikkim-assembly-to-remain-opposition-less-6902366)

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won two assembly seats uncontested after opposition SDF withdrew candidates.
Aditya Tamang, son of CM Prem Singh Tamang, won Soreng-Chakhung; Satish Chandra Rai won Namchi-Singhithang.
SDF candidates withdrew due to lack of support and internal issues.
SKM now holds all 32 Assembly seats, making Sikkim Assembly opposition-less.
Citizen Action Party candidates were disqualified due to filing issues.

Source: Hindustan Times, Ndtv