2004 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election

The 2004 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election was held on April 10, 2004, to elect the members of the 32nd Sikkim Legislative Assembly. This election was conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission of India and marked a significant political event in the northeastern state of Sikkim. The main contest was between the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), led by Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, and the opposition parties, particularly the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Sikkim Swaraj Party (SSP). The SDF sought to retain power after a successful tenure, emphasizing developmental issues and governance while the INC and SSP aimed to capitalize on public discontent regarding certain state policies. The election outcome reaffirmed the SDF's dominance in Sikkim's political landscape.