2014 Indian general election in Sikkim
2014 Indian general election in Sikkim
The 2014 Indian general election in Sikkim was held on April 24, 2014, as part of the 16th Lok Sabha elections across India. In Sikkim, the election determined the representation of the state in the lower house of Parliament. The primary contest was between the ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), led by Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, and the opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), headed by Prem Singh Tamang. The elections were conducted amid a backdrop of political stability and development initiatives in the state. The SDF secured a decisive victory, winning all the parliamentary constituencies in Sikkim, thereby reinforcing the party's stronghold in the region and solidifying Chamling’s leadership. The elections witnessed active voter participation, reflecting the engagement of the populace in the democratic process.