GANGTOK, 14 Apr: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha Sangha candidate,
Sonam Lama and Shyari candidate, Kunga Nima Lepcha have congratulated the
Sikkimese people for exercising their franchise on 12 April.
In a joint press release, the two SKM candidates have
thanked voters of Sangha and Syari BL constituencies for exercising their
democratic right in overwhelming majority and passion which shall definitely
ensure better democratic transparency and change that Sikkim currently
requires.
“With the same breath, we thank the Election Commission of
India for conducting this election in the best possible manner. We look forward
that the Commission will leave no stone unturned in further ensuring post-poll
peace and order in all manners”, the release expresses.
Shyari registered a voter turnout of 78.54%, slightly lower
than the state average of 81.7%. Out of the 12,714 registered voters [including
Sangha] in Shyari, 9,985 exercised their franchise on Saturday.
