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The government of Sikkim declared the flood a disaster, and the Indian central government released ₹48 crore ($5.76 million) in disaster relief funds. [a] [10] [13] Additionally, the state government announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹4 lakh ($4804) to the families of those who died, as well as an immediate payment of ₹2,000 ($24) to those in relief camps. [14]
The tenure of Sikkim Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on 2 June 2024. [1] The previous assembly elections were held in April 2019. After the election, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha formed the state government , with Prem Singh Tamang becoming the Chief Minister .
Severe flooding also occurred in Sikkim and Meghalaya, with intense river flow destroying roads and bridges. [6] For days, the swollen waters of the Brahmaputra river flooded Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, resulting in the tragic death of over 200 wild animals, including ten endangered rhinos, who drowned in the deluge. [7]
The 2024 Indian general election was held in Sikkim on 19 April 2024 to elect 1 member of the 18th Lok Sabha. [1] Legislative assembly was held simultaneously with the general election. Election schedule
As of 9 May, the total number of cases in Sikkim was 9673, including 2637 active cases and 6869 recoveries and 167 deaths. [11] On 11 May, total number of cases in Sikkim crossed grim milestone of 10000 mark. [35] As of 11 May, the total number of cases in the state was 10165, including 2741 active cases and 7042 recoveries and 177 deaths. [11]
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