CAP Sikkim files nomination for Soreng-Chakung

Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 23:45 [IST]

Last Update: Friday, Oct 25, 2024 18:14 [IST]

CAP Sikkim files nomination for Soreng-Chakung

SORENG, (IPR): The nomination process for the upcoming Bye-Elections 2024 concluded today, with one candidate submitting his nomination papers at the office of the Returning Officer (Soreng) Dhiraj Subedi in the presence of Rajendra Kumar Verma, (Election General Observer), DR Bista and Sunny Kharel, Assistant Returning Officers (Soreng).

Pobin Hang Subba filed his nomination as the candidate of Citizen Action Party -Sikkim from the 07-Soreng Chakung Assembly constituency. The nomination process was conducted in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 28 (Monday), and the withdrawal of nominations can be made until October 30 (Wednesday).

The poll day is scheduled for November 13 (Wednesday).

 

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi