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Pawan Kumar Chamling

Doyen of Sikkim’s politics stares at end of career, loss of 'longest-serving CM' record

Pawan Kumar Chamling, who already had eight terms as an MLA, had contested in two constituencies – Namcheybung and Poklok Kamrang – this time. He, however, lost in both constituencies to the SKM’s candidates.

02 June 2024, 18:33 IST

Doyen of Sikkim’s politics stares at end of career, loss of 'longest-serving CM' record

Doyen of Sikkim’s politics stares at end of career, loss of 'longest-serving CM' record

Doyen of Sikkim’s politics stares at end of career, loss of 'longest-serving CM' record

02 June 2024, 18:33 IST

Sikkim Assembly Election Results Highlights: 'Will fulfill all the promises in 5 years,' says CM Tamang as SKM returns to power with 31 seats

The results for the Sikkim Assembly elections were announced on Sunday with the SKM retaining power in the state with 31 seats, while the opposition SDF managed to win only one seat (Shyari). Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated CM Prem Singh Tamang on the landslide victory. After the announcement of the results, CM Tamang addressed his supporters and said that his party will fulfill all the promises in five years. He also showed confidence in NDA winning the Lok Sabha Elections and crossing the 400 seats mark. On the other hand, former CM Pawan Kumar Chamling lost the elections from both the seats he contested. Thank for staying with us. Keep your eyes on DH for more latest election news.

02 June 2024, 17:13 IST

Sikkim Assembly Election Results Highlights: 'Will fulfill all the promises in 5 years,' says CM Tamang as SKM returns to power with 31 seats

Sikkim Assembly Election Results Highlights: 'Will fulfill all the promises in 5 years,' says CM Tamang as SKM returns to power with 31 seats

Sikkim Assembly Election Results Highlights: 'Will fulfill all the promises in 5 years,' says CM Tamang as SKM returns to power with 31 seats

02 June 2024, 17:13 IST

Ex-Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling not to set foot in assembly after four decades

Although the outcome of the assembly polls may be devastating for hardcore SDF supporters, the fall of Chamling, once a powerful regional satrap who thrived on sub-nationalism, had begun five years ago.

02 June 2024, 15:42 IST

Sikkim Assembly Elections 2024: Ex-CM Pawan Kumar Chamling not to set foot in assembly after four decades

Sikkim Assembly Elections 2024: Ex-CM Pawan Kumar Chamling not to set foot in assembly after four decades

Ex-Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling not to set foot in assembly after four decades

02 June 2024, 15:42 IST

Open to joining Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front: Bhaichung Bhutia

Bhutia has held several meetings with Chamling to formulate a common strategy to take on the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, better known as P S Golay.

06 September 2023, 09:26 IST

Open to joining Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front: Bhaichung Bhutia

Open to joining Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front: Bhaichung Bhutia

Open to joining Chamling's Sikkim Democratic Front: Bhaichung Bhutia

06 September 2023, 09:26 IST

2019: India's longest serving CM falls, focus on Sikkim

Pawan Kumar Chamling, 69, the founding president of Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), was humbled in a cliffhanger assembly election in May by Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), himself a co-founder of the erstwhile ruling party.

30 December 2019, 06:51 IST

2019: India's longest serving CM falls, focus on Sikkim

2019: India's longest serving CM falls, focus on Sikkim

2019: India's longest serving CM falls, focus on Sikkim

30 December 2019, 06:51 IST

Golay ends Chamling-era to emerge as new CM of Sikkim

Bringing down the curtains on Pawan Kumar Chamling's 24-year rule, Prem Singh Tamang, better known as P S Golay, emerged as the new satrap of Sikkim, when his party, the SKM, bagged 17 of the 32 assembly seats in the state in the just-concluded polls.

27 May 2019, 06:17 IST

Golay ends Chamling-era to emerge as new CM of Sikkim

Golay ends Chamling-era to emerge as new CM of Sikkim

Golay ends Chamling-era to emerge as new CM of Sikkim

27 May 2019, 06:17 IST