Gangtok, March 23 (IPR): The Commissioner, State Election Commission (SEC), Sikkim, Mr K.C. Lepcha, has declared the dates for the upcoming Sikkim General Municipality Elections 2026 at the Conference Hall of the SEC, Middle Sichey, Gangtok, today.
The Commissioner, SEC Sikkim, Mr K.C. Lepcha, in his briefing, apprised everyone about the readiness of his team, along with the district heads, following the completion of the preliminary processes leading up to the municipal elections. He also stated that the First Level Checking (FLC) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has been completed in the presence of political parties.
During the press briefing, the Commissioner urged first-time voters to come forward and participate in the democratic process guaranteed by the Constitution of India. It was informed that a home voting facility will be provided, wherein senior citizens above the age of 85 and differently abled persons (with 40% disability) will be eligible to cast their votes through this medium.
The Commissioner also apprised attendees of the roles and responsibilities of various line departments to ensure free and fair elections. A total of eight Election Observers have been appointed, of which six observers have been designated for six districts, while two have been kept in reserve to monitor and ensure that the entire election process is conducted smoothly and effectively.
The SEC Sikkim has announced the following schedule for the upcoming Municipal Elections:
30.03.2026 – Last date for filing nominations (11:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
01.04.2026 – Date for scrutiny of nominations (11:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
04.04.2026 – Last date for withdrawal of nominations (11:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
24.04.2026 – Date of poll (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
25.04.2026 – Counting of votes and declaration of results (from 8:00 AM onwards)
The elections will be held in nine Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats. The number of wards and polling stations under each is as follows:
Gangtok Municipal Corporation – 21 wards, 69 polling stations
Singtam Nagar Panchayat –
5 wards, 6 polling stations
Pakyong Nagar Panchayat –
5 wards, 9 polling stations
Rangpo Nagar Panchayat –
5 wards, 7 polling stations
Gyalshing Nagar Panchayat –
5 wards, 5 polling stations
Namchi Municipal Council –
7 wards, 9 polling stations
Naya Bazar Jorethang Nagar Panchayat –
5 wards, 6 polling stations
Soreng Nagar Panchayat –
5 wards, 5 polling stations
Mangan Nagar Panchayat –
5 wards, 5 polling stations
District-wise statistics of wards, polling stations and total voters are as follows:
Gangtok District – 21 wards, 69 polling stations, 58806 voters
Gyalshing District – 5 wards,
5 polling stations, 2,662 voters
Mangan District – 5 wards,
5 polling stations, 2,043 voters
Namchi District – 7 wards,
9 polling stations, 7069 voters
Pakyong District – 5 wards,
9 polling stations, 3883 voters
Soreng District – 5 wards, 5 polling stations,
1,850 voters
The total number of voters stands at 93,800.
New changes have been introduced in Gangtok District, wherein the Burtuk Ward has been bifurcated into two wards. Similarly, Lower Sichey Ward has also been bifurcated into two distinct wards. Additionally, the outer boundaries of Pipal Dara Ward have been rearranged under the Singtam Nagar Panchayat.
The briefing was attended by Commissioner, SEC Sikkim, Mr K.C. Lepcha, Secretary, SEC Sikkim, Ms Gloria Namchu,and Additional Secretary, SEC Sikkim, Mr Sandesh Moktan.