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Arunachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP Eyes Third Term for Chief Minister Pema Khandu
Key Points:
The BJP is on course for a landslide victory in Arunachal Pradesh.
The SKM is poised to secure a second term in Sikkim.
Voting took place on April 19 for 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 seats in Sikkim.
Arunachal Pradesh results will be announced for 50 seats today.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Chief Minister PS Tamang are both confident of their respective parties' victories.
Guwahati: The results for the assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim are set to be announced today. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is predicted to secure a sweeping victory in Arunachal Pradesh, while the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is expected to win a second term in Sikkim.
Arunachal Pradesh:
Voting was conducted on April 19 for all 60 assembly seats. However, results will be declared today for 50 of those seats, as the BJP has already secured 10 seats unopposed. Chief Minister Pema Khandu is aiming for a third term, with the BJP fielding candidates for all 60 seats. The Indian National Congress is contesting 34 seats.
Sikkim:
In Sikkim, elections were held for 32 assembly seats. Chief Minister PS Tamang has expressed confidence in securing another term for the SKM. The SKM had previously ended a 25-year rule by the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) in the 2019 elections by winning 17 seats against the SDF's 15.
With leads already in for all seats, the political landscape of these northeastern states is set to be reshaped. Both parties have expressed optimism about their performance and are preparing for the official results.
Stay tuned for live updates as the results come in, confirming the new political leadership in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.