Gangtok: On the sixth day of the nomination period for the upcoming by-election 2024, Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party candidates filed nominations for Soreng Chakung and Namchi Singhithang assembly constituencies.
For Soreng Chakung, the party fielded Prem Bahadur Bhandari to contest against former legislator Aditya Golay representing Sikkim Krantikari Morcha.
For Namchi Singhithang, SDF fielded Daniel Dai against SKM’s Satish Chandra Rai. Additionally, Yojna Rai, also representing SDF, filed her nomination as a dummy candidate for the same constituency.
Till date, two regional political parties have submitted nominations so far.
The nomination filing process will continue until October 25 between 11 am and 3 pm, which marks the final day for nominations filing.
The scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 28 and the withdrawal of nominations can be made until October 30.
The poll day is scheduled for November 13.