SDF and SKM supporters clash in South Sikkim

The situation turned tense in Sikkim’s Namchi district following a violent clash clash between supporters of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) this afternoon. The incident occurred when former Chief Minister and SDF Chief Pawan Chamling along with his supporters were heading to Sadam in South Sikkim. One SDF supporter […]

Crime in Sikkim reduced by 33% under present Govt: CM Golay

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang slammed the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) on allegations of deterioration of law and order situation in the state and stated that there were numerous heinous crime patronages by the then SDF government where many people have lost their lives. The Chief Minister added after the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) […]

BJP creates history in Sikkim, wins two assembly seats; CM PS Golay wins from Poklok Kamrang seat

The BJP has created history in the Himalayan state of Sikkim by winning in two assembly seats. BJP’s Sonam Tshering Venchunga won the Martam-Rumtek seat by defeating his nearest rival Nuk Tshering Bhutia of the SDF by 6,150 votes. Venchungpa polled 8,204 votes while Bhutia secured 2,054 votes. #BREAKING | BJP candidate Sonam Tshering Venchungpa […]

SDF president Pawan Chamling’s carcade attacked in Sikkim

Former Sikkim chief minister and Sikkim Democratic Front president Pawan Chamling’s vehicle was allegedly vandalized by miscreants on Thursday evening while the SDF president was on a campaign in Zoom Salghari area for the Poklok-Kamramg constituency. The former chief minister’s carcade was allegedly attacked by unknown miscreants. The police have also confirmed that the incident […]

BJP top brass calls meeting with ruling SKM leaders in New Delhi; SDF chief Pawan Chamling also invited

Major political development seems to be on cards in Sikkim with the Bharatiya Janata Party top brass convening a meeting with state Chief Minister PS Tamang and other ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) leaders. Significantly, the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader and former Chief Minister Pawan Chamling was also set to attend the meeting, […]

Sikkim Subject Committee to approach Speaker demanding disqualification of defected SDF MLAs

The Sikkim Subject Committee will approach the Speaker demanding disqualification of the 12 MLAs from the SDF, who recently had switched sides to the BJP and SKM. The organisation said that at present Sikkim is witnessing a democratic crisis. Speaking to Northeast Live, Vice-Convenor of the Sikkim Subject Committee said that the 12 MLAs have […]

Big blow to SDF in Sikkim; 2 MLAs join ruling SKM after 10 MLAs jumped ship to BJP

The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) which fell just short of halfway mark post Assembly elections in the Himalayan state has now been reduced to just a single MLA, that is party president Pawan Chamling himself. While 10 SDF MLAs had joined the BJP on Tuesday, another two G T Dhugel and Em Prasad Sharma […]

SKM chief P.S. Golay sworn in as Sikkim Chief Minister

Sikkim got its new government today after Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo P.S. Golay was sworn in as the 6th Chief Minister of the Himalayan state. Golay along with his 10-member cabinet colleagues took oath of office in Gangtok’s Paljor stadium thronged by thousands of SKM supporters. Governor Ganga Prasad administered the oath office to the […]

Sikkim Chief Minister and SDF supremo Pawan Kumar Chamling resigns

India’s longest serving chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has resigned. Chamling’s resignation comes after opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) scripted history by winning the Assembly polls in the state. Chamling on Friday submitted his resignation to Governor Ganga Prasad to pave the way for formation of the next government. The SKM won an absolute majority […]