Gangtok, Mar 23: The State Election Commission (SEC) of Sikkim has announced the schedule for the upcoming Sikkim General Municipality Elections 2026. The announcement was made by Commissioner, SEC Sikkim, K.C. Lepcha, at the SEC Conference Hall in Middle Sichey, Gangtok, on Monday.
Lepcha informed that the SEC team, along with district heads, has completed preliminary preparations for the elections. The First Level Checking (FLC) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has also been conducted in the presence of political parties.
During the briefing, the Commissioner urged first-time voters to participate in the electoral process. A home voting facility will be available for senior citizens above 85 years and differently-abled persons with 40% or more disability.
Eight Election Observers have been appointed for the elections six for the districts and two as reserves to monitor the process.
The SEC Sikkim announced the following key dates:
March 30, 2026: Last date for filing nominations (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
April 1, 2026: Scrutiny of nominations (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
April 4, 2026: Last date for withdrawal of nominations (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
April 24, 2026: Polling (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
April 25, 2026: Counting of votes and declaration of results (from 8:00 AM)
Elections will be held in nine Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats with the following distribution:
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 details include:
Gangtok District: 21 wards, 69 polling stations, 58,806 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, 7,069 voters
Pakyong District: 5 wards, 9 polling stations, 3,883 voters
Soreng District: 5 wards, 5 polling stations, 1,850 voters
The total electorate stands at 93,800 voters.
Notable changes include the bifurcation of Burtuk Ward and Lower Sichey Ward in Gangtok District, and adjustments to the outer boundaries of Pipal Dara Ward under Singtam Nagar Panchayat.
The briefing was attended by Commissioner K.C. Lepcha, Secretary Ms Gloria Namchu, and Additional Secretary Sandesh Moktan of SEC Sikkim.
