Sikkim BJP president Dilli Ram Thapa loses to SKM's Kala Rai in Upper Burtuk seat
According to officials on Sunday, Dilli Ram Thapa, the President of the Sikkim BJP, was defeated by SKM nominee Kala Rai in the Upper Burtuk assembly constituency. Thapa, who held the position of a sitting MLA and a former minister, lost to Rai by...
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Sikkim BJP president Dilli Ram Thapa lost to SKM nominee Kala Rai in the Upper Burtuk assembly constituency, officials said on Sunday. Thapa, a sitting MLA and a former minister lost to Rai by 2,968 votes.
Rai polled 6,723 votes while Thapa got 3,755.
Sikkim Democratic Front's DB Thapa polled 1,623 votes, while BK Tamang (CAP-A) bagged 581 votes.
Polling for the 32-member Sikkim Assembly was held on April 19 along with the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
The counting of votes for the 32-member Sikkim Assembly started at 6 am on Sunday.
Rai polled 6,723 votes while Thapa got 3,755.
Sikkim Democratic Front's DB Thapa polled 1,623 votes, while BK Tamang (CAP-A) bagged 581 votes.
Polling for the 32-member Sikkim Assembly was held on April 19 along with the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
The counting of votes for the 32-member Sikkim Assembly started at 6 am on Sunday.
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